Everybody has a right to feel safe in, and proud of their homes and neighbourhoods. We take reports of anti-social behaviour very seriously whether by our residents, their visitors or pets.
What is anti-social behaviour?
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is behaviour that can cause alarm or distress to others.
Examples include:
- intimidation and harassment
- dealing or taking drugs
- violence or threats of violence
- hate related incidents
- criminal behaviour
- dumping of rubbish (fly-tipping), graffiti, nuisance vehicles
- pet nuisance or uncontrolled animals
- noise nuisance such as continual loud music
What is not anti-social behaviour?
In most cases the following incidents would not be considered as anti-social behaviour:
- one-off parties/noise
- household noise
- cooking odours or smells
- children playing or babies crying
- DIY in reasonable hours
- car parking disputes
- young people gathering socially
- disagreements between neighbours
- disputes over social media
You can find more information about anti-social behaviour here.