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
Intimidation, harassment and verbal abuse
Dangerous animals
Dumping rubbish
Shouting, swearing and fighting
Noise, including loud music and parties or unsociable hours
Graffiti and vandalism
Dangerous or inconsiderate driving
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 to SARI (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.