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Greater Manchester Police and Rochdale Borough Council have renewed a dispersal order in Milnrow.
The measure, introduced following an increase in reports of youth nuisance, criminal damage and alcohol-related problems in the area, will now run until November 2012.
The order grants police the power to disperse crowds of two or more individuals hanging around the streets or harassing locals.
Under 16s, unaccompanied by an adult, found to be behaving anti-socially in a public place can be escorted home by officers.
Police can also order youths to leave an area for up to 24 hours, and arrest them if they return within that time period.
Inspector Jem Davies of the Pennine Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "The Dispersal Order is being renewed due to there still being unacceptable levels of antisocial behaviour - more than half of all incidents in Milnrow are taking place within the area covered by the order.
"It will only be used against youths and groups of people who are involved in, or are likely to be involved in, antisocial behaviour, and is just one of a number of steps being taken to tackle the issue. Other measures include asking parents to take an active interest in where their children are and what they are doing, and youth services providing more diversionary activities for young people.
"We will also continue to work very closely with local schools, partners and parents to address this issue.â€
Councillor Sultan Ali, Cabinet Member for Strengthening Communities at Rochdale Borough Council, added: “Fortunately the vast majority of young people in our borough are a credit to us and they make use of the many activities available to them locally.
“However, a small minority have been making life a misery for the residents of this particular area and this is simply not acceptable. If people don’t respect their neighbours and communities, we won’t hesitate in taking action against them in partnership with our local police.â€
Police and Rochdale Borough Council originally introduced the dispersal order in November 2011.
