Types of ASB and how to report it

Types of ASB and how to report it

Anti‑social behaviour (ASB) is any behaviour that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm, distress, nuisance, or annoyance to other people, particularly when it affects the public or a community.

👉 In simple terms:
If someone’s behaviour repeatedly disrupts daily life, causes ongoing nuisance or annoyance, or makes people feel unsafe, it may be ASB.

👮‍♀️ Examples of ASB the police deal with

Police usually deal with ASB where behaviour involves intimidation, risk, public order issues, or repeated complaints, including:

Groups gathering in public places causing intimidation or fear

Verbal abuse, threats, or harassment

Persistent street drinking linked to disorder

Drug use or suspected dealing in public areas

Vandalism, graffiti, or criminal damage

Misuse of vehicles (revving engines, noisy riding, illegal racing)

Aggressive or persistent begging

Repeated ASB linked to individuals already known to police

Breaches of ASB warnings, notices, or court orders

Police may:

Speak to or warn individuals

Issue community protection warnings

Take enforcement action where necessary

Work with councils, housing, or youth services

🏘️ Examples often handled with councils or housing

Some ASB is led by councils or housing providers, though police may support if it escalates:

Loud music or parties

Ongoing neighbour disputes

Noise nuisance

Fly‑tipping or littering

Rubbish accumulation

Parking‑related nuisance

StreetSafe is an online, anonymous reporting service that lets people tell the police about places where they feel unsafe, even if no crime has happened.

It’s mainly used to improve community safety, especially around street harassment, ASB, and environmental issues.

✅ What StreetSafe is for

StreetSafe is not for reporting crimes. It’s for sharing concerns and experiences such as:

Being followed or harassed in public

Groups hanging around intimidating others

Poor lighting or dark alleyways

Abandoned buildings or unsafe spaces

Persistent anti‑social behaviour

Areas where you feel unsafe walking, especially at night

You can report these even if it happened in the past and even if you don’t want police contact.

🚫 What StreetSafe is NOT for

Do not use StreetSafe for: