ASBOS are to be scrapped, the coalition confirmed today.

Home Secretary Theresa May decided that the anti-social behaviour orders introduced by Labour were too often seen as "badges of honour" in the gang and street cultures of Liverpool and eleshwere.

She plans to replace them with sliding scale new "criminal behaviour orders."

They will empower police to seize velued assets such as iPods and stereo systems, and force low-level offenders to complete menial tasks such as clearing up litter, repairing vandalised property or even washing police cars.

The aim, according to the government blueprint, is to hit offenders "hard, swiftly and where it hurts."

Like Asbos, they will also impose sanctions without dragging offenders through lengthty and expensive court procedures.

The shake-up will also compel police to investigate incidents which are reported by at least five people, known as the "community trigger."

But Labour claimed that the changes could not deliver improved public safety or reassure law-abiding system when they are to be introduced against the background of savage police spending cuts.

Shadow policing minister Vernon Coaker said that the main progress in tackling anti-social behaviour over the last decade had been neighbourhood police teams working with local communities, and such teams are now being scrapped.

"We have learn that no matter what measures your introduce, you need officers on the streets to enforce them," he said.