Not Fun For Everyone: Op Bang

Not Fun For Everyone: Op Bang

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti-social behaviour – general, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Pumpkin-carving, fancy dress and spectacular firework displays; Halloween and Bonfire Night are often highlights in the family calendar.
But with a small minority seeing the autumnal events as an excuse to act in an antisocial manner, the period can leave many in our communities feeling anxious, intimidated and fearful.

With that in mind, your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will once again be supporting Op Bang, helping our communities to enjoy the festivities safely while asking them to remember that Halloween and Bonfire Night are Not Fun For Everyone.

Who to contact?
To help us keep our lines free for those who need us most, please ensure you’re contacting the most relevant agency and using the most appropriate means of contact.

Concerns around antisocial behaviour and public safety is a matter for the police. If not an emergency, you can contact us via the following means:
Live chat: https://www.south-wales.police.uk/
Report online: https://www.south-wales.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/
101
In an emergency, always dial 999.

Concerns about noise, sale of fireworks and other related items, and littering/ fly-tipping should be directed to your local authority. You can find the details of your local council here - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Unsure whether your concern is a matter for police or someone else? This handy guide can help: https://www.south-wales.police.uk/police-forces/south-wales-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/do-i-need-to-contact-the-police/

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. 

• ASB Case review 

 Anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that causes harm to an individual, to their community or to their environment. This could be an action by someone else that leaves you feeling alarmed, harassed, or distressed. It also includes fear of crime or concern for public safety, public disorder, or public nuisance. 

 Examples of anti-social behaviour include: 

·       Nuisance, rowdy or inconsiderate neighbours 

·       Vandalism, graffiti, and flyposting 

·       Street drinking 

·       Environmental damage including littering, dumping of rubbish and abandonment of cars 

·       Prostitution related activity 

·       Fireworks misuse 

·       Inconsiderate or inappropriate use of vehicles

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.south-wales.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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