What exactly is anti-social behaviour?
The Crime & Disorder Act 1998 defines anti-social behaviour as “behaviour that is likely to cause alarm, harassment or distress to one or more persons not of the same household”. Whilst the term anti-social behaviour is a recent addition to our every day language, many of the behaviours it describes are not new. There are many types of behaviour that could be deemed as being anti-social. Different types of behaviour will have differing levels of impact where and when it is conducted. Examples include: • Misuse of public space: e.g. drugs, abandoned cars, joyriding, off road motorcycling • Disregard for community: e.g. rowdy behaviour, shouting & swearing, hoax call • Acts directed at people: e.g. groups or individuals making threats, verbal abuse, bullying • Environmental Damage: e.g. graffiti, damage to street furniture, fly-tipping What should I do? Report it If you are suffering from anti-social behaviour it is important that you report problems. You can report problems to the Polic
