Anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour can be a real problem for some communities, and the North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and helping the residents of the district to feel safe.
What can we do?
Tackling anti-social behaviour effectively requires many local agencies to work together and the North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership enables councils, police, housing associations, probation, fire and health services and other organisations to work effectively to reduce and prevent anti-social behaviour.
When anti-social behaviour happens, organisations of the North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership can help. We can use a range of tools and powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and will take enforcement powers to stop it. This is why, when we receive complaints of anti-social behaviour, we ask people to record what they see, when they see it, who they see and where they see it. This information is vital. By taking a stand against anti-social behaviour, together we can stop it.
In addition to responding to complaints of anti-social behaviour, our partnership organisations also spend a lot of time out in the community. This allows us to identify emerging problems, understand our communities’ needs and provide reassurance that issues are being dealt with.
We all want our neighbourhoods to be free from anti-social behaviour, and when anti-social behaviour happens, we all want it dealt with so that people can feel safe.
What can you do?
We can only take action against anti-social behaviour if we are aware it is happening. If you do experience anti-social behaviour, you must report it; don’t rely on someone else. We would rather have 10 people call us about the same incident than no calls at all. We can only take action when issues are reported.
If you are experiencing anti-social behaviour, you must report it, and when you do, there are minimum Standards you can expect from our organisations when dealing with your issues.
How to report anti-social behaviour
If you want to report an anti-social behaviour incident, you can contact:
In a non-emergency, contact West Mercia Police on 101
If you are a tenant or leaseholder of a housing association, such as Community Housing, you can also contact them as they have specific powers to tackle problems such as anti-social neighbours.
Contact Community Housing freephone 0300 003 5454
Remember in an emergency, you should always call 999
An emergency is:
- When a crime is happening;
- When someone suspected of a crime is nearby; and/or
- When someone is injured, being threatened, or in danger.
If you want to remain anonymous, you can pass on information about crimes to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, either on 0800 555 111 or visit their website to report online. Information is taken 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Christmas Day.
To find out more about the North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership (NWCSP), please contact us.
Anti-Social Behaviour Case Review
The Anti-Social Behaviour Case Review gives victims and communities the right to request a review of their anti-social behaviour case and brings agencies together to find a resolution.
For more information about the Anti-Social Behaviour Case Review, visit the North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership website.