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How to report Anti Social Behaviour

Dear Resident,

 

We received reports of anti - social behaviour (ASB) in the local area. Please be aware that while some incidents may not be directly addresses by the police, they are often dealt with through our partner agencies. 

 

We work closely with the local authorities, housing providers, and community organisations to ensure that concerns are investigated, and appropriate action is taken where necessary. 

 

From time to time, people sometimes forget to be considerate of others. If you are experiencing ASB or have any concerns, please don't hesitate to report them so they can be followed up accordingly.

 

Reporting ASB at the time, and every time is really important as it allows us to see the pattern of days and times.  It's also really important that residents report individually, rather than one person reporting on behalf of others, as this does not allow us to see how big an area is affected.  Please try to include as much information as possible without placing yourself at risk to do so- i.e. car registration plates, numbers in the group, descriptions, names heard. 

 

Vehicle related nuisance- Section 59 warning notices are very successful at deterring drivers who use their vehicles in a manner that is anti-social to others.  Again, if you find yourself suffering because of vehicle related nuisance, please report individually, and at the time, including as much information as possible.  This helps us to target the right areas at the right times; we can then let you know if we are able to issue the warnings.  The reason these notices are so successful, is because should the driver not heed the warning, we have powers to seize the vehicle.  The warning notices apply to the driver and the car used. Report via 101 or by Online reporting:  https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/  Always 999 in an emergency or if there is a threat to life or property.

 

Noise complaints/ noise nuisances, normally, initially have to be dealt with via the council, and they cannot usually be a one-off issue. Please report via this link: https://www.kingston.gov.uk/environmental-health/noise/2

 

https://www.kingston.gov.uk/policing-community-safety/antisocial-behaviour/2 

https://www.kingston.gov.uk/policing-community-safety/antisocial-behaviour/3

https://www.kingston.gov.uk/policing-community-safety/antisocial-behaviour/4

https://www.kingston.gov.uk/policing-community-safety/antisocial-behaviour/

 

 About Antisocial Behaviour:

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) is unacceptable; it can affect communities in different ways and can have negative impacts on people’s lives including causing people to move home or take time off work. Everyone has a right to feel safe in the place that they live, visit, travel, and work in.

 

 What is Antisocial Behaviour:

Antisocial behaviour refers to actions, conduct, or behaviours that go against societal norms, rules, or laws and often harm or disregard the well-being of others. It involves behaviours that are disruptive, aggressive, harmful, or disrespectful towards individuals, communities, or the general public. ASB manifests in various forms and can occur at different levels of severity.

 

Examples of antisocial behaviour (not limited to):

  • abusive behaviour, verbal abuse, and harassment
  • intimidating groups taking over public spaces
  • vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting
  • noise nuisance
  • fly-tipping and dumped rubbish
  • abandoned cars
  • nuisance neighbours
  • aggressive begging (please note that rough sleeping alone is not considered ASB. Visit the Early help and Homelessness page to get more information on how to support a person who is homeless/rough sleeping).
  • antisocial street drinking
  • drug/substance misuse

    • (The dealing of drugs is a serious criminal offence and needs to be reported to the police in the first instance. You can report this to the police by:

  • calling 999 in emergencies or if there is a threat to life
  • calling 101 or reporting online via Met Police website
  • contacting your Local Police Team
  • reporting anonymously to Crimestoppers online or call 0800 555 111

    • Where appropriate, the council works with police and other partners to deal with the range of ASB issues related to the misuse of drugs. However, the police are the main partner for drug-related issues.

    ASB can be challenging to define and some behaviours (although may be perceived as annoying) are NOT classed as antisocial. These include:

  • children playing in the street or communal areas - unless they are causing damage to property.
  • young people gathering socially - unless they are rowdy, inconsiderate and/or being intimidating or causing damage to property.
  • being unable to park outside your own home.
  • DIY - unless these are taking place late at night or early in the morning.
  • disagreements over boundary walls, fences and parking.
  • cooking smells.
  • noise from opening and closing cupboards.
  • noisy washing machines and toilets being flushed

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    The role of Kingston Council 

  • In most cases the community safety service does not deal directly with the public but works with the police and other agencies to address high risk problem behaviour.
  • The community safety service liaises with Councillors, MPs, community groups, internal and external partners to advise on best practices. In most cases, we work with the Police and other agencies to address high-risk problem behaviour using a multi-agency approach.
  • If an individual or a location becomes the subject of multiple reports, agencies will work together to try and address the problem and ensure that cases are dealt with fairly and effectively through the use of Community MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference). A Community MARAC is a process that centres around a multi-agency problem-solving meeting that jointly considers how antisocial behaviour can be investigated and resolved.
  • It is important you report antisocial behaviour to the correct body (council, social housing, Police etc.) to ensure the correct response.
  • The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act (2014) provides local authorities, the police and other local agencies with powers and tools to respond effectively to reports of antisocial behaviour. Dependant on the circumstances, interventions include (not limited to):
  • Early Intervention (words of advice, informal warnings etc.)
  • Community Protection Warning and Community Protection Notices (CPN)
  • Civil Injunctions
  • ASB Case Review (formerly known as the Community Trigger)
  • Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs)
  • Absolute ground for possession.
  • Closure Orders
  • Prosecution (CPS)
  • For further information you can look at the anti social behaviour policy. 

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    We hope this information is useful.  If you feel that your neighbours would benefit from seeing this information, please share this email with them, and encourage them to sign up to MET ENGAGE ALERTS as well by the following link https://www.metengage.co.uk/Content/Pages/Sign-Up Please do not use MET Engage Alert to report a crime or something else that requires police attention as we are unable to log details via this system. Thank you.


    Kind Regards, 

    Police Staff Wayne Griffith 

    Norbiton, Coombe Vale, New Malden Village Cluster Safer Neighbourhood Team 

     

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