Everyone has the right to feel safe in their own neighbourhood and to feel proud of the things they own
Be considerate to other people. Make sure that your behaviour doesn't disturb those around you.
What is ASB?
Anti-social behaviour is any behaviour that causes harassment, alarm or distress to any person not of the same household. Sometimes we call it ASB.
ASB includes:
- Noise in the street
- Loud noise coming from a house
- Litter
- Graffiti
- Allowing animals to mess without clearing it up
- Getting drunk in a public place
Anti-social behaviour often goes on in places outdoors that we all share and enjoy.
It is often the case that people don't think about what they are doing. For example, they may drop a piece of litter by accident and don't pick it up.
Anti-social behaviour can start out as 'a bit of fun' with your friends. If it goes too far you can end up damaging the place you live in, other people's property, or even yourself.
What can I do?
If you are concerned about anti-social behaviour, please report it.
Not all types of ASB are a police matter. Sometimes you may have to report things to your local council or social housing provider.
Police responsibility
- Begging
- Dealing or taking of drugs and drinking alcohol in the street
- Gangs and youths drinking in parks
- Harassment or intimidation
- Hoax calls to emergency services
- Misuse of fireworks
- Prostitution and indecent behaviour
- Vandalism or graffiti
Council responsibility
- Abandoned vehicles
- Dead animals
- Dog fouling
- Flyposting
- Littering
- Fly-tipping
- Waste on land
- Lost or stray dogs
- Noise nuisance
- Syringes or needles
Report ASB incidents to the social housing provider if you or the person committing ASB are a tenant.