What anti-social behaviour is

Anti-social behaviour includes a range of nuisance and criminal behaviours which are causing distress to others. 

Whether someone’s actions can be classed as anti-social behaviour relies heavily on the impact it has on other people. Behaviour that is more frequent or persistent is more likely to be considered as anti-social.

Different organisations including us, the police and landlords look at these factors when we decide how best to deal with reports of anti-social behaviour. Each report is looked at individually by considering the suffering of the victims and the impact on the wider community.

Examples of anti-social behaviour can include, but is not limited to:

• Noisy or abusive behaviour
• Vandalism
• Graffiti
• Intimidation
• Being drunk in public
• Flytipping
• Illegal drug use
• Excessive barking from dogs

Some behaviour might not be classed as anti-social, even though it might cause a problem for people. Examples are:

• One-off parties and barbecues
• Children playing
• Occasional dog barking
• Excessive noise from household appliances such as washing machines or vacuum cleaners
• Minor vehicle repairs
• Gossip
• Escalated disputes
• Infrequent or occasional noises or disturbances

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