Anti-social behaviour
Types of anti-social behaviour
What anti-social behaviour is
Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, ASB includes behaviour that:
- has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress
- causes nuisance or annoyance to someone in relation to their home
- involves conduct capable of causing housing-related nuisance or annoyance.
What anti-social behaviour is not
Anti-social behaviour is not problems due to different lifestyles or everyday living situations.
Such as:
- babies crying
- children playing
- DIY during reasonable hours
- one-off parties
- cooking or household smells
- smoke
- minor disputes between neighbours.
Use our ASB toolkit
Use our ASB toolkit to find out more about what is anti-social behaviour and how to report it.
Criminal behaviour
Criminal acts such as vandalism, harassment, threats, drug use or dealing should be reported to the Police first.
Call 999 in emergencies or 101 for non-emergencies.
You can also provide information anonymously to CrimeStoppers
Hate crime
We are committed to keeping residents safe and ensuring everyone feels respected.
A hate incident is any act of hostility, discrimination or abuse directed at someone because of their identity.
If you believe you have experienced a hate incident you should report this.
Find out more about hate crime and how to report it.
Harassment
Harassment can affect individuals and groups.
It can be a single event or a series of repeated incidents.
Harassment can include:
- intimidation, threats, or verbal abuse
- offensive letters, hate mail, or online abuse
- offensive leaflets or posters
- vandalism or criminal damage
- bullying, physical attacks, or violence.
If you believe you have experienced harassment you can report it to the police.
You can also report it to our Anti-Social Behaviour Team.
We will listen, offer support, and work with our safeguarding and Police partners to help keep you safe.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk who live in our community.
If you have concerns that children or adults you know may be at risk of suffering abuse or neglect you should report this.