Whats Antisocial behaviour mean then?
So what is antisocial behaviour? Is it drunken behaviour, a fight in the street, one off arguments from your neighbour? The phrase antisocial behaviour describes any behaviour from any individual that causes another person distress, harm or harassment. Antisocial behaviour doesn’t necessarily have to be physically based remember, but obviously this is very relevant. It can also be foul and abusive language, threatening behaviour, assault, shouting, criminal damage, theft, disorderly conduct, vandalism, intimidation & bullying, racial harassment, homophobic behaviour, behaviour as a result of drug or alcohol misuse, noise which is excessive and particularly late in the night time, graffiti & littering – there are many forms and this is by no means an extensive listing. If in doubt get it clarified with your local police service or local authority. Young people and children who gather in public places (e.g. on housing estates, car parks, around local shops) and whom indulge in behaviour
