Examples of what we consider to be Anti-Social Behaviour are:
- Groups of youths gathering in public spaces
- Verbal Abuse
- Alcohol and Drug misuse
- Reckless use of mini-motorbikes
- Harassment or Intimidation
- Vandalism, graffiti and fly posting
- Damage to property
- Noise
- Fly tipping and abandoned cars
- Misuse of fireworks
- Nuisance Neighbours
All reasonable complaints of anti-social behaviour will be taken seriously, recorded immediately and investigated thoroughly. However, we will not normally deal with minor issues that are considered to be everyday living noises or minor lifestyle differences rather than anti-social behaviour, for example:
- People mowing their lawns
- People vacuuming
- People walking across a wooden floor whilst wearing shoes
- People using washing machines
- Children falling out with each other
- Cooking smells
- Noise of children playing in their own home
We also do not class children playing ball games as anti-social behaviour. The partnership supports the Government’s aim to encourage children to play outside to help reduce the problem of childhood obesity. Unless those playing ball are engaged in other more serious nuisance, such as verbal abuse, playing ball games at unreasonable hours or criminal damage, no action will normally be taken as this would be unreasonable and disproportionate.
