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
How to report street problems
It's really important to report anti-social behaviour (new window) whenever it occurs, as there is now a lot the police can do to help.
So get in touch, and you'll start getting the help you need.
