Neighbourhood Alert – Anti-Social Behaviour and Large Gatherings of Youths

Neighbourhood Alert – Anti-Social Behaviour and Large Gatherings of Youths

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding ASB, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

We have received reports of large groups of youths gathering in the local area, causing anti-social behaviour and disruption to residents. This behaviour can have a significant impact on the community and will not be tolerated.

We are asking parents and guardians to take an active role in knowing where their children are, who they are with, and what they are doing, particularly during evenings and weekends. Please ensure your children understand the consequences of anti-social behaviour and the impact it can have on local residents, businesses and the wider community.

Anti-social behaviour can include:

Intimidating or nuisance behaviour
Vandalism and criminal damage
Excessive noise and disorder
Littering and other disruptive conduct
Trespassing or congregating in locations causing concern

Neighbourhood policing officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot areas and engage with young people where appropriate. Where offences are committed, suitable action will be taken.

We would encourage residents to continue reporting incidents to us so we can build an accurate picture of any ongoing issues and target our patrols effectively.

If anti-social behaviour is occurring at the time, please report it via 999 if there is an immediate threat to safety, or through 101 and the Gwent Police website for non-emergency matters.

Working together as a community, and with the support of parents and guardians, we can help ensure our neighbourhood remains a safe and enjoyable place for everyone.

- Gwent Police Neighbourhood Policing Team 🚔

Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area.

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

These include:

• civil injunctions.
• criminal behaviour orders.
• public spaces protection orders.
• community protection notices.
• dispersal powers.
• closure powers.

The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.gwent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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