Dealing with antisocial behaviour

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) includes a wide range of unacceptable behaviour that affects the quality of life for residents and others living or working in the community.

The types of behaviour that we consider antisocial include:

• Physical violence
• Hate-related incidents (eg based on race, sexual orientation, gender, disability or belief)
• Verbal abuse, harassment, intimidation or threatening behaviour
• Vandalism and damage to properties
• Prostitution, sexual acts or kerb-crawling
• Criminal behaviour
• Misuse of communal areas, public areas or loitering  

What's the difference between ASB and Neighbour Dispute?

A neighbour dispute is a private disagreement between neighbours. These are cases of parking, one-off parties or loud music, and untidy gardens. Try talking to your neighbour first, they might not know they are making a noise. Explain what noise disturbed you, think about how you'd like to be approached – try to not lose your temper or complain.

We've put together some tips to help you.

Read our Good Neighbour leaflet