Noise nuisance
It can be annoying hearing loud noise from your neighbours, but it's important to know the difference between day-to-day living noise, and prolonged noise nuisance.
Neighbours arguing and shouting
If you're hearing your neighbours arguing or shouting regularly, this could be an indication something more serious is happening.
Verbal abuse or harassment
Verbal abuse and harassment involve using words and language to cause harm or distress to another person.
Children playing
Although some types of behaviour can be annoying, children playing in the street or communal areas is not antisocial behaviour.
Pet nuisance
Pets can make a wonderful addition to your family, but if they misbehave they can cause a real nuisance to those around you.
Vehicle nuisance
Abandoned or untaxed vehicles, speeding cars, or carrying out extensive repairs can all affect how you feel about where you live.
Graffiti
Graffiti is criminal damage and should be reported to the police.
Flytipping
Flytipping is not only unsightly and harmful to the environment, it is a criminal offence.
Unsanitary conditions
Leaving piles of rubbish or dog mess to accumulate and not using bins correctly can lead to unsanitary conditions in your neighbourhood.
Hate crime
Hate crime is defined as crimes committed against someone because of their disability, gender-identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Criminal offences
Criminal activity is obviously serious, but it can also have a serious impact on how you feel about where you live and if you feel safe.
How to get extra support?
You're not alone. As well as the help and support you'll receive from us, here are some great organisations you can talk to as well:
ASB Help
ASB Help is a registered charity in England and Wales set up to provide advice and support to victims of antisocial behaviour.
Get helpVictim Support
If you've been affected by crime and need help afterwards, then Victim Support can help Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice.
Learn moreCitizens Advice
Citizens Advice people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Learn moreFind your local authority
Your local authority, or council, can also offer help and advice when trying to tackle antisocial behaviour.
Find your local authority
