What is anti-social behaviour?
The term anti-social behaviour includes a range of disorderly conduct, that is usually selfish and unacceptable. The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 defines anti-social behaviour as:
"behaviour that caused or was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household as the complaint"
The key to categorising behaviour as anti-social is the consideration of its impacts on others, so it can include:
- Intimidation and harassment of neighbours,
- Criminal damage,
- Graffiti,
- Vehicle related nuisance,
- Street prostitution and kerb crawling,
- Anti-social drinking
How to report anti-social behaviour
To report anti-social behaviour please complete this online anti-social behaviour form. The form is one and a half pages long and it can be completed in less than five minutes.
The form will be sent to our Safer Neighbourhood teams and our Anti Social Behaviour Network Officer.
If you need immediate assistance, always dial 999 for the police. You should dial 999 when life is threatened or people are injured, or if there is a crime in progress or an immediate police response is necessary.
If you are a tenant or leaseholder of a Council property and are experiencing problems with your neighbours, you should contact your Tenancy Services Officer, email: tenant.services@babergh.gov.uk see the Council Tenant Anti-social behaviour page for specific information for Council Tenants.
Who are the Safer Neighbourhood teams?
The Safer Neighbourhood teams are dedicated teams made up of;
- police officers,
- police community support officers,
- special constables,
- volunteers,
- and other organisations.
It is being proposed that council workers such as community wardens will also be involved. They will all be working together with local people in their neighbourhood to improve their quality of life. For more information visit the Safer Neighbourhood website. |