Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) is 'any behaviour that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household. Anti Social Behaviour threatens the physical or mental health, safety or security of individuals, groups and communities and therefore undermines people's basic human rights'.
In other words, ASB means being a bad neighbour. It covers everything from letting your garden become an eyesore to drug dealing or physical violence.
Some examples of ASB:
- Playing your music too loud
- Dumping rubbish
- Threatening or swearing at neighbours
- Racist abuse or graffiti
- Damaging neighbours' homes or property
Many criminal acts are also Anti Social Behaviour – for example vandalism, drug dealing, abusive language or abusive behaviour. We will take action against the person committing these acts, but you should always contact the police first. Call 0845 6060606 to report any crime. If a crime is in progress or there is a danger to someone's life, call 999.