Anti Social Behaviour

A general guide for all residents and Council Tenants.

What is Anti Social Behaviour? The Crime and Disorder Act describes it as any action that can cause Alarm, Harassment or Distress to any person not living in the same household.

Anti Social Behaviour

Intimidating groups in public places
Dog fouling
Drug dealing and abuse
Graffiti
Vandalism
Noise Nuisance
Litter
Fly tipping
Verbal abuse
Harassment
Vehicle nuisance i.e. inappropriate driving, abandoned vehicles and inconsiderate parking

There can be other types of anti social behaviour.

What can I do if I have a problem with my neighbours?

Whenever possible you should try to solve a neighbour dispute yourself. Often the best way to do this is to talk to your neighbour and try to explain clearly and simply the problems you are experiencing as a result of their behaviour.

Ribble Valley Borough Council has produced a series of leaflets that offer guidance and information about resolving these problems. These leaflets can be downloaded below.

What if the problem continues?

Conflict and aggression can often inflame situations. If the persons responsible continue to be unreasonable, walk away. As a result of work carried our locally several agencies now take direct responsibility to tackle anti social behaviour, this form of partnership ensures that when problems arise all information is available and the appropriate action is carried out.

How do I make a complaint?

Tenants should initially contact their Housing Officer, whether this is for council owned property, housing association or a registered social landlord.

Ribble Valley Housing Office 01200 414587

Cases of criminal nature should be directed to the Police who have a responsibility to investigate crime. Contact numbers for Police Officers

Environmental Health 01200 414464

Ribble Valley Borough Council has a Quality of Life Officer (John Barber) to co-ordinate the action being taken to tackle anti social behaviour and he can be contacted on 01200 413235 during normal office hours.

If you are in any doubt whether behaviour can be considered to be anti social, please do not hesitate to contact John Barber.

If the complaint is regarding violence or threats of violence, or other serious issues, or there is a crime in progress, then the complaint must be referred to the Police 0845 1 25 35 45. Always use 999 in emergencies.