Anti Social Behaviour

The government term ’anti-social behaviour’ includes a variety of behaviour covering a whole complex of selfish and unacceptable activity that can blight the quality of community life.

Other terms such as ’nuisance’, ’neighbour disputes’ and ’disorder’ are also used to describe some of this behaviour.

A legal definition of behaving in an anti-social manner is found in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and many agencies tackling anti-social behaviour have adopted this definition for more general purposes. It defines anti-social behaviour as:

"Behaviour causing damage, disturbance, distress, harm, or fear which has a significant impact or peoples' lifestyles, routines or their environment. Persistence, intensity and the number of incidents involved are relevant factors. The behaviour need not be a breach of criminal law."

This definition is also used in relation to anti-social behaviour orders.

For the purposes of seeking a housing injunction or a demotion order, anti-social behaviour is defined as: ’conduct which is capable of causing nuisance or annoyance’ (as defined in the Housing Act 1966 applies).

Available below are documents with further information on aspects of Anti Social Behaviour.

How to Report Anti Social Behaviour

To report Anti-Social Behaviour please call the Action Line on 0845 605 2222.

Article		Description
	Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy	ASB Strategy
	Are you experiencing anti-social behaviour?	What to do if you are experiencing ASB
	Dispersal Orders	Details of new and existing orders
	Fatal Distraction	Young people's film
	Firework Night	Legislation and details of events
	Gangs & Gang Crime	Help & advice for parents on gangs
	Noise Nuisance	Help and information if noise is a problem
	Nuisance and Anti-Social Behaviour	Respect Agenda
	Street Drinking Designation Orders	Street Drinking Designation Orders
	The Law and You	What is anti-social behaviour
	Youth Offending Team	Youth Offending

Downloads

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Monkey Bike Leaflet	PDF	250 KB	56Kbps Modem: 1 Minute Broadband : 5 Seconds

External Links

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Link	Description
Crimestoppers	A Crimestoppers website educating young people on the impact of criminal damage.
Shadow CS	Crimestoppers interactive youth website