Creating better environments
Anti-social behaviour
Street problems
Intimidation, drunkenness, begging, public drug dealing, street prostitution and kerb-crawling are all street problems that fall under the definition of anti-social behaviour.
What's we're doing about street problems
We've introduced a range of new initiatives and have encouraged the use of existing powers to combat these issues.
New initiatives
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suspension and revocation of licences where there are problems with anti-social drinking
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confiscation of alcohol from underage drinkers by police
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allowing local authorities to designate places where drinking in public is forbidden
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allowing the police to designate areas where they can disperse groups who are or may act anti-socially
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fines of £50 or £80 for a range of disorder-related offences
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use of anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) and injunctions to curb the behaviour of the anti-social minority
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parenting orders, which require parents to take responsibility for their child's actions
What you can do
Speak to your local anti-social behaviour coordinator
Speak to your local ASB coordinator (new window) about what's happening in your area. They can provide support and advice, and help you tackle the problem.
Report anti-social behaviour
It's really important to report anti-social behaviour whenever it occurs.
How to report street problems
It's really important to report any anti-social behaviour, as there is now a lot the police can do to help.
See Reporting anti-social behaviour to find out how.
