Antisocial behaviour

Antisocial behaviour includes criminal and non-criminal behaviour. This could be:

* threatening, harassing or unruly behaviour such as drunkenness and loitering in public spaces

* drug use – and the mess and disruption that can go with it

* vandalism, graffiti, fly-tipping and littering

* disruptive neighbours consistently playing loud music or letting their dog bark all night

You can read the legal definition of antisocial behaviour in the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Report antisocial behaviour

There are different ways to report antisocial behaviour.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.

Police

Call 101 to report a non-emergency incident to the police. You can also report antisocial behaviour on the Police.UK website.

Report antisocial behaviour at Police.UK.

Local council

Check your local council’s website to find out what types of antisocial behaviour you can report. This could include:

* vandalism

* graffiti

* dumped rubbish

* rowdy neighbours

* abandoned cars

* persistent dog barking

* alcohol related nuisance

Find your local council.

Your housing provider - council or housing association tenants

If you or your neighbours are having problems in your building, report it to your council or housing association.

Your housing provider should have told you how to report antisocial behaviour. If not, call them and ask to speak to their antisocial behaviour team.

Your housing provider - private tenants

If the antisocial behaviour is caused by someone with whom you are sharing a house in a private tenancy, report this to your landlord.

Crimestoppers

If a crime has been committed, you can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers.

If you’re not sure who to contact

Use the Act Now! Guide to help you decide who you should report the problem to.