Anti-social behaviour guidance

Anti-social behaviour guidance

Dear Resident,

We are working hard to tackle Anti-social behaviour (ASB) within Norbiton, Coombe Vale, New Malden Village cluster wards and the information provided to us by residents can be essential in taking action to make a difference where you live.

Some ASB incidents might be an issue for your local council so it may be useful to know to who contact.

Here are some examples of ASB that we want to know about:

Fireworks misuse - https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/fireworks/

Aggressive animals or use of animals in illegal activities - https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/ac/animal-crime/

Nuisance noise from people being inconsiderate in a public space - https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/

https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/nuisance-behaviour-groups-people/

Making indecent, obscene, threatening, or grossly offensive calls is a criminal offence. Depending on the circumstances, it can be prosecuted under acts like the Malicious communications Act 1988 or the Communications Act 2003.

Abandonment of cars - https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/nuisance-parking/

Street drinking causing disruptive behaviour - https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/nuisance-behaviour-groups-people/

Vehicle nuisance such as street racing and riding unlicensed powered vehicles - https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/vehicle-nuisance-involving-cars-bikes-and-mopeds/

Full guidance on ASB and the different types can be found here: https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/

Or you can find your local council here: Find your local council - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Should you have any concerns about potential ASB, or are experiencing ASB where you live, please contact your local council or if necessary report it to us: https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/

Here are some examples of ASB that isn’t a police matter and your local council could be informed on:

Someone blocking your driveway - https://www.kingston.gov.uk/parking/report-illegal-parking/how-to-report-illegal-parking

Stray dog that isn’t sick or injured - https://www.kingston.gov.uk/environmental-health-and-public-issues/environmental-health/stray-and-lost-dogs

Nuisance noise from pubs and clubs, and construction sites - https://www.kingston.gov.uk/environmental-health-and-public-issues/environmental-health/noise-nuisances

General littering, fly-tipping, hazardous items - https://www.kingston.gov.uk/environmental-health-and-public-issues/report-street-cleaning-problems/report-fly-tipping

Neighbour disputes such as loud music or dogs barking, parking, property boundaries, overgrowing trees and hedges - https://www.kingston.gov.uk/environmental-health-and-public-issues/environmental-health/noise-nuisances/report-a-noise-nuisance

https://www.kingston.gov.uk/environmental-health-and-public-issues/trees-and-hedges/trees-private-property/disputes-over-high-hedges

In an emergency, if you or your property are at risk, or a crime is in progress call 999.

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police, local council, housing association and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.

Kind Regards,

Police Staff Wayne Griffith

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

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