Anti-social Behaviour

About ASB

What we consider anti-social behaviour

The term anti-social behaviour includes all types of behaviour, which affect the quality of life of local people. It is the bad behaviour of a few that seriously affects those around them who experience it.

Anti-social behaviour may or may not amount to a criminal act. What is important is the effect of the behaviour on other people.

There are many types of behaviour that are considered anti-social, examples can include:

• Noise nuisance - excessive noise
• Unruly behaviour of groups hanging around
• Graffiti and criminal damage
• Drug or alcohol misuse
• Fly tipping or dumping rubbish
• Playing ball games in unauthorised areas
• Driving vehicles recklessly or dangerously