What is Anti-social behaviour (ASB)?
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is any activity that:
- impacts on other people in a negative way, and
- interferes with a person’s right to live peacefully in their home and in the surrounding area.
Behaviour that can be classed as anti-social includes, but is not restricted to:
- violence or threats of violence
- intimidation and harassment
- hate crime
- noise nuisance
- damage to property, vandalism and graffiti
- drug, alcohol or solvent abuse
- rubbish, fly-tipping and overgrown or untidy gardens
- anti-social driving or parking
- animal-related issues
Domestic noise such as banging doors, talking, playing and the sound of appliances is not classed as ASB. In these circumstances we expect residents to show tolerance and understanding towards their neighbours.
What happens next
We’ll get back to you within five working days or two working days if you’re reporting the use or threat of violence, domestic abuse or a hate crime.
We won’t get involved in everything that’s reported to us as causing a nuisance. Whether or not we consider an activity to be anti-social will depend on:
- how severely the activity or behaviour is affecting others
- how regularly it is happening, and
- whether the behaviour is considered unreasonable.
We will also need evidence to prove the anti-social behaviour is taking place.
You can find out more in our Anti-Social Behaviour Policy