Many of their victims have been left with life-changing injuries, lasting trauma or have tragically lost their lives.
Courts in Preston, Burnley and beyond have handed down lengthy prison sentences as judges condemned their actions.
Here are the offenders now behind bars for their shocking crimes:
17. Andrew Phillips
Andrew Phillips, 26, endangered a sick baby’s life and assaulted three NHS staff during a violent outburst at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. He was jailed for 54 months. | Lancashire Police
18. Coleen Heaney
Coleen Heaney, of Blackpool, stabbed a man after a row sparked by a joke in a pub beer garden. She admitted wounding with intent and was jailed for 19 months. | Lancashire Police
19. Mohammed Alshafi
Mohammed Alshafi, 26, stabbed a man in a frenzied attack in Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool. He was jailed for 30 years. | Lancashire Police
20. Saul Rajski
Saul Rajski sexually assaulted a woman and punched her in the head when she spoke while he was watching TV. He was jailed for seven years and two months. | Lancashire Police