Everyone should feel safe and secure in and outside of their home.  We take issues of ASB very seriously and know the impact it can have on you and your family. That’s why we want to help.  

What is ASB?

Understanding what ASB is can help you deal with these situations better.

ASB occurs when someone is causing harm or distress to people outside their home in the neighbourhood. 

Examples of ASB

Arson

 

Anti-social drinking

Anti-social drinking

Intimidation, harassment and verbal abuse

Intimidation, harassment and verbal abuse

Dangerous animals

Dangerous animals

Dumping rubbish

Dumping rubbish

Shouting, swearing and fightingShouting, swearing and fighting

Noise, including loud music and parties or unsociable hours

Noise, including loud music and parties or unsociable hours

Vandalism

Graffiti and vandalism

Dangerous or inconsiderate driving

Dangerous or inconsiderate driving

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Report ASB

If you're currently facing issues with antisocial behaviour, you should first try speaking to the person you believe is behaving unacceptably. In most cases, and where it’s safe to do so, residents should be able to resolve disputes themselves. 

If you need support, please contact us. We record all reports of antisocial behaviour, but only take action or investigate what we feel is genuine antisocial behaviour or someone acting unreasonably.

Advice and support

If you experience antisocial behaviour, there's a lot of support available.

Actual – or threatened – violence

If someone is being violent or threatening you with violence or, damaging or threatening to damage your property, contact the police. In an emergency, please call 999. 

 You should obtain a crime reference number as well as the name of the officer dealing with the allegation before reporting it to us. That way, we can work in partnership with the police and take any appropriate action. 

Hate crimes 

These are crimes that typically involve violence, which is often motivated by prejudice based on race, religion or sexual orientation. 

We take any allegations of hate crime seriously and are here to support you. 

If you’re a victim of hate crime, contact the police and let your housing officer know as soon as possible. 

We recommend that all acts of racial or religious harassment are also reported toSARI (Support Against Racist Incidents) SARI can offer support and will work with us to support you. 

 In an emergency, call 999. 

Contact us

We take antisocial behaviour very seriously and won't tolerate it in any form. If you let us know we'll do all we can to tackle it.