Anti Social Behaviour
What is Anti Social Behaviour?
"Any act that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household as himself "
Section 1 (1) (a) Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Types of Anti Social Behaviour
There are many types of Anti-Social behaviour:
- Abandoned vehicles
- Animal related problems
- Arson and hoax calls
- Drug/substance misuse and dealing drugs
- Fly tipping
- Graffiti
- Harassment/intimidation
- Joyriding
- Litter/rubbish
- Noise/air pollution
- Persistent nuisance
- Public disorder
- Street drinking/begging
- Unprovoked assault
- Vandalism/criminal damage
There are many ways in which Anti Social Behaviour can reported.
Where to report and get help
- Try speaking to the people that are causing the problem in a calm manner.They might not realise that it is affecting you.
- Contact neighbours who may also be concerned and are prepared to help.
- Consider launching a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme (contact your safer neighbourhood team)They do not have to cover a whole street, but embrace smaller areas.
- Keep a diary of events/incidents (date/time/problem) this can be vital intelligence in helping to support prosecutions or interventions.
Report it
There are many ways in which Anti Social Behaviour can be reported:
Use Report It for
- Abandoned Vehicles
- Noise Nuisance
- Fly tipping
- Graffiti
Further Information
If you would like any further help or advice on any other anti social behaviour matter you can contact the Anti Social Behaviour Co-ordinator link below
or email crime.reduction@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Additional Information if you live in a Council Property
If Anti Social Behaviour relates to a council property contact your Housing Office
If the problem is threatening please call the police immediately on 999