Anti-social behaviour

We work with customers and partners, including the police and local authorities, to deter and resolve nuisance and anti-social behaviour in neighbourhoods. We want to make it easy for you to know what to do if you’re facing anti-social behaviour (ASB) or other difficult behaviour. Some problems count as ASB, others don’t, and some are criminal offences. Because of this, it’s sometimes difficult to know who to speak to for help.

Below, you’ll find tiles with the most common issues people face – when you click on the one that’s relevant to your problem, it will tell you:

  • Whether it’s anti-social behaviour
  • What you can do to help resolve the issue
  • Who you need to speak to (e.g. SNG, your local authority, the police)
  • How to report it to us if it is anti-social behaviour

Please note that you are responsible for making sure that you, the people living in your home, your visitors and your pets do not harass or cause a nuisance to others in or near your home. This applies to neighbouring estates or homes, footpaths, roads, communal areas, stairs, lifts, landings, entrance halls and gardens.

Arson and fire setting

Arson and malicious fire setting is classed as a criminal offence and should be reported to the police, but this page also explains how we can support their work - and you, if you’re affected.

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Assault, violence and threats of violence

Advice on what you can do to report an assault; violent threats; gun or knife crime; hate crime; or sexual offences. We also explain more about sources of support.

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Cars and vehicle issues

Our information may help to resolve problems such as abandoned vehicles, obstructive parking, people repairing vehicles or speeding/dangerous driving.  

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Drug use or dealing

What you can do about drug dealing or use, ‘cuckooing’ (gangs who befriend a vulnerable person and use their home as a base) and ‘county lines’ (criminals who exploit children or vulnerable adults). 

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Fireworks and bonfires

While we don’t class either of these as ASB, find out more about some of the legal rules around both topics and what you can do if you’re concerned.

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Fly-tipping

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence and this page shares a useful link to more information on what it includes, as well as advice on where to report it (depending on who owns the land).

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Graffiti

Graffiti is classed as criminal damage but how it’s dealt with, and who by, will depend on where it’s located and the nature of the graffiti, so this page gives you some useful guidance.

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Noise

Many different noises can cause us discomfort. This section includes advice on general living sounds, loud music, babies crying, children playing, DIY noise and neighbours shouting or arguing.

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People gathering

How this is dealt with largely depends on the circumstances and whether threats or criminal damage are involved – find out more about what you can do. 

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Pet and dog issues

This page gives advice on dangerous dogs, problems around persistent dog barking or dog fouling, other pet issues and who to report a problem to.

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Social media and cyberbullying

This may count as ASB if someone is being harassed. This page includes some useful advice on what to do at the time, how to raise a concern and how we can support you.

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Verbal abuse or harassment

Verbal abuse or harassment is a criminal offence. If you are experiencing it, find out how you can report it, as well as the support that our local team can give you.

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