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Report a problem with anti-social behaviour

In this section

  1. What is anti-social behaviour?
  2. You are here: Types of anti-social behaviour
  3. Report a problem of anti-social behaviour and hate related incidents
  4. What happens after an anti-social behaviour report
  5. Gathering evidence for your report
  6. What to do if you are not happy with the outcome of your report

Types of anti-social behaviour

What is classed as anti-social behaviour

  • Excessive noise (including banging, shouting, amplified music, persistent dog barking etc)
  • Hate related non-crime incidents
  • Rowdy, aggressive or threatening behaviour or language
  • Nuisance associated with frequent visitors
  • Intimidation or harassment
  • Nuisance from vehicles

This list is not exhaustive.

What is not classed as anti-social behaviour

  • Children playing and babies crying.
  • Everyday household noises like walking, TV, music, washing machines, and DIY during reasonable hours.
  • One-off parties, BBQs, and cultural festivals.
  • Cooking smells and other normal household odors.
  • Vaping and smoking legal tobacco inside a home.
  • Minor car maintenance and parking disputes
  • Minor disagreements, staring, ignoring, and gossip.
  • Escalated disputes unless they involve violence, threats, or harassment.
  • Playing ball games that don't cause damage.
  • Slightly messy gardens unless they attract pests.
  • CCTV and Surveillance - Follow guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
  • Cannabis Smoking

For a full list on what is and is not classed as anti-social behaviour, please read the Anti-social Behaviour Policy

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