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Dealing with Anti Social Behaviour (ASB)
How to deal with anti social behaviour (ASB)
Anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on both individuals and local communities and can affect anybody. Victims often feel helpless and suffer in silence as a result. They don’t take action because they fear reprisals or don’t believe anything can be done about it.
What is anti-social behaviour?
Anti-social behaviour includes actions such as:
•intimidating, threatening and drunken behaviour,
•aggressive begging and yobbish behaviour,
•drinking alcohol in the street,
•noisy or rowdy behaviour in neighbourhoods,
•dealing or buying drugs on the street,
•litter and fly-tipping,
•abandoning cars on the street,
•vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting,
•setting off fireworks late at night.
Anti-social behaviour is not trivial, nor is it something that should be tolerated. It can devastate lives and make neighbourhoods feel unsafe.
What can I do?
Warwickshire Police would like to offer the following advice to help protect you, your family, property and community from the harm this crime causes.
•Do not try to deal with it by yourself. Talk to your neighbours to find out if they’re affected as well.
•If you feel comfortable doing so, talk to the person/group causing the issue. They may not be aware of how their actions are affecting you. Be careful however not to put yourself in danger.
•Contact Warwickshire Police on the force’s non-emergency number 01926 415000.
•Contact your local policing safer neighbourhood team, or attend one of their regular community forums. (Details given below).
•Report the problem to your local council’s anti social behaviour co-ordinator.
•Inform your landlord or residents’ association of the situation.
If the situation is an emergency, (i.e. If someone’s life or health is immediately at risk) call 999.
You can have confidence in the fact that, regardless of the method chosen to report incidents of anti-social behaviour, all complaints are treated as confidential and your identity will not be revealed.
Both the police and council will need evidence of what’s happened to you so keep a record of the problems including times and dates. Once you have reported the incidents you should be kept informed of the progress in your case.
To find out details of your local safer neighbourhood team and future forum dates, please visit www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk or call 01926 415000.
To view the ASB action website, please visit www.direct.gov.uk. The website allows the public to find the person or team in their area who can tackle anti-social behaviour problems.
Councils
www.stratford.gov.uk
Anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on both individuals and local communities and can affect anybody. Victims often feel helpless and suffer in silence as a result. They don’t take action because they fear reprisals or don’t believe anything can be done about it.
What is anti-social behaviour?
Anti-social behaviour includes actions such as:
•intimidating, threatening and drunken behaviour,
•aggressive begging and yobbish behaviour,
•drinking alcohol in the street,
•noisy or rowdy behaviour in neighbourhoods,
•dealing or buying drugs on the street,
•litter and fly-tipping,
•abandoning cars on the street,
•vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting,
•setting off fireworks late at night.
Anti-social behaviour is not trivial, nor is it something that should be tolerated. It can devastate lives and make neighbourhoods feel unsafe.
What can I do?
Warwickshire Police would like to offer the following advice to help protect you, your family, property and community from the harm this crime causes.
•Do not try to deal with it by yourself. Talk to your neighbours to find out if they’re affected as well.
•If you feel comfortable doing so, talk to the person/group causing the issue. They may not be aware of how their actions are affecting you. Be careful however not to put yourself in danger.
•Contact Warwickshire Police on the force’s non-emergency number 01926 415000.
•Contact your local policing safer neighbourhood team, or attend one of their regular community forums. (Details given below).
•Report the problem to your local council’s anti social behaviour co-ordinator.
•Inform your landlord or residents’ association of the situation.
If the situation is an emergency, (i.e. If someone’s life or health is immediately at risk) call 999.
You can have confidence in the fact that, regardless of the method chosen to report incidents of anti-social behaviour, all complaints are treated as confidential and your identity will not be revealed.
Both the police and council will need evidence of what’s happened to you so keep a record of the problems including times and dates. Once you have reported the incidents you should be kept informed of the progress in your case.
To find out details of your local safer neighbourhood team and future forum dates, please visit www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk or call 01926 415000.
To view the ASB action website, please visit www.direct.gov.uk. The website allows the public to find the person or team in their area who can tackle anti-social behaviour problems.
Councils
www.stratford.gov.uk
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
www.warwickdc.gov.uk
www.asb.homeoffice.gov.uk
Useful definitions
ASBO (Anti-social behaviour order) ASBOs are preventative, civil orders sought by local authorities, the police and social landlords in a civil magistrates’ court to deal with those causing harassment or distress to others.
CRASBO (Criminal anti-social behaviour order) CRASBOs are applications granted in a magistrates’ or youth court after conviction of a criminal offence.
ABCs (Acceptable behaviour contracts) Also known as acceptable behaviour agreements, ABCs are a written agreement between someone committing anti-social behaviour and their local authority, Youth Inclusion Support Panel, landlord or the Police. ABCs consist of a list of anti-social acts that the offender agrees not to continue and outlines the consequences if the contract is breached. Contracts usually last for six months but can bee renewed if both parties agree.
Whilst not legally binding ABCs can be cited in court as evidence in ASBO applications or in eviction or possession proceedings.
Although usually applied to young people, ABCs can also be used for adults.
Acts used to tackle Anti-social behaviour
Crime and Disorder Act 1998 – Gave the police and other authorities powers to issue ASBOs and introduced parenting orders.
Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 – Gave police the right to disperse crowds of people in areas where anti-social behaviour is a problem and also gave landlords the right to evict tenants who persistently engage in such behaviour.
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 – Gave police the powers to close premises, which are regularly being used by drug dealers and users.
www.warwickdc.gov.uk
www.asb.homeoffice.gov.uk
Useful definitions
ASBO (Anti-social behaviour order) ASBOs are preventative, civil orders sought by local authorities, the police and social landlords in a civil magistrates’ court to deal with those causing harassment or distress to others.
CRASBO (Criminal anti-social behaviour order) CRASBOs are applications granted in a magistrates’ or youth court after conviction of a criminal offence.
ABCs (Acceptable behaviour contracts) Also known as acceptable behaviour agreements, ABCs are a written agreement between someone committing anti-social behaviour and their local authority, Youth Inclusion Support Panel, landlord or the Police. ABCs consist of a list of anti-social acts that the offender agrees not to continue and outlines the consequences if the contract is breached. Contracts usually last for six months but can bee renewed if both parties agree.
Whilst not legally binding ABCs can be cited in court as evidence in ASBO applications or in eviction or possession proceedings.
Although usually applied to young people, ABCs can also be used for adults.
Acts used to tackle Anti-social behaviour
Crime and Disorder Act 1998 – Gave the police and other authorities powers to issue ASBOs and introduced parenting orders.
Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 – Gave police the right to disperse crowds of people in areas where anti-social behaviour is a problem and also gave landlords the right to evict tenants who persistently engage in such behaviour.
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 – Gave police the powers to close premises, which are regularly being used by drug dealers and users.
Community Priorities
**Anti-social Behaviour within Kineton and Wellesbourne Villages......
During this period, the team have agreed to complete a minimum of 4 patrols a week at each location to identify suspects and offenders, involved in ASB, criminal damage, Public order and drug related offences.
Working with the local Parish council and Church Council in Kineton, they will ensure that the cemetery is secure, fencing repaired and that crime prevention measures are offered by the team.
Within Wellesbourne, the team will work with the local Parish council to ensure damage is repaired, lighting is suitable and for both areas engage with the local youth clubs and services.
**Excess 30mph - Tysoe Road, Little Kineton......
The team will complete a minimum of 6 speed checks at this location. Speed checks between 0800-0930 and 1500-1800 Weekdays and Weekends.
This is the area along the Tysoe Road into the village and from Little Kineton towards Bridge St, Kineton.
**Excess Speed - 30mph Stratford Road, Hampton Lucy......
The team will complete a minimum of 6 speed checks at this location. Speed checks between 0800-0930 and 1500-1800 Weekdays and Weekends.
This is the area near to the childrens play area and towards the primary school.
**Excess 30mph - Tysoe Road, Little Kineton......
The team will complete a minimum of 6 speed checks at this location. Speed checks between 0800-0930 and 1500-1800 Weekdays and Weekends.
This is the area along the Tysoe Road into the village and from Little Kineton towards Bridge St, Kineton.
**Excess Speed - 30mph Stratford Road, Hampton Lucy......
The team will complete a minimum of 6 speed checks at this location. Speed checks between 0800-0930 and 1500-1800 Weekdays and Weekends.
This is the area near to the childrens play area and towards the primary school.
Burglary Crime Prevention Advice
•Keep front, patio and back doors closed and locked when you are elsewhere in the house or the garden. This is of particular importance during mild and hot weather when there is a greater temptation to leave doors open.
•Ensure that all windows and external doors are not only closed but locked at night or when you are out of the house. Even a small window could provide a burglar with an opportunity to reach through and open a larger window to gain access.
•Remember to close downstairs windows when leaving a room, to deter the opportunist thief.
•Fit good locks to doors and use them.
•Have window locks fitted to older windows, a burglar is less likely to break in if they have to smash a window.
•Fit and use a door chain.
•Change locks when you move into a new home.
•Fit a good quality alarm from a reputable supplier.
•Do not hide spare keys; leave them with someone you trust. Burglars know where to look.
•Find out about property marking schemes such as Smartwater. www.smartwater.co.uk If an item is marked it will be much harder for a thief to sell on. Also, if recovered, stolen items can then be returned to their rightful owner.
•Install external lights. They will welcome genuine visitors and deter the criminal who wishes to work undetected.
•To give the impression that someone is in, set lights on a timer switch. A living room or a bedroom light will give the impression of occupancy; leaving only a hall or landing light on may not have the same effect.
•Don’t leave your curtains closed during the day.
•If timers are not available, leave a light on if going out at night, and draw curtains/blinds.
•Keep all keys away from windows and external doors so they are not visible/accessible to an opportunist thief.
•Leave a television or radio on to create the impression that someone is in.
•A visible burglar alarm can also act as an deterrent.
•If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your street, call the police.
•Look out for your neighbours’ property if they are away for a few days.
•Joining your local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme is good way to meet those living on your street.There are more than 4,300 Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators in Warwickshire who help to keep the local groups informed of criminal activity in the community, pass on crime prevention advice and help resolve local issues. Local members are encouraged to keep an eye on what's going and pass on details of suspicious activity. To find out details of schemes in Warwickshire, please click on the below link.
Neighbourhood Watch County Contacts
Following this advice will help to protect your property from harm.
Crimestoppers
If you have any information relating to a crime, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or visit:
www.Crimestoppers-uk.org
Warwickshire Police
To report a crime to Warwickshire Police, please call 01926 415000. In an emergency, please dial 999.
www.Crimestoppers-uk.org
Warwickshire Police
To report a crime to Warwickshire Police, please call 01926 415000. In an emergency, please dial 999.
Youths Reprimanded
PCSO's Anna Samuel & Michelle Suddaby conducted lines of enquiries and located the youths who admitted to the crimes.
The two Wellesbourne youths have been issued Police Reprimands for Criminal Damage.
Burglary (Dwelling)
Locations of the Burglary's were: Oxford Close, Selwyn Close & Willow Drive
If anyone has information that may help police with their enquiry's please call the Control Room on: 01926 415000 and quote crime numbers:
S/11/13934 S/11/13857 S/11/13845
S/11/13934 S/11/13857 S/11/13845
Burglary (other)
Between 1430hrs 11/11/2011 & 1000hrs 12/11/2011, unknown offender/s have entered Kineton Saw Mill, Brookhampton Lane, Kineton and stolen a Grab & Hoist worth approx £2500.
Incident number: Wk-20111112-150 Crime number: S/11/13580
Damage
Between 24/10/2011 & 08/11/2011, unknown offender/s have pushed over and damaged 2 x gravestones in the cemetery at St Peters Road, Kineton.
This is not the first time this has happened and Wellesbourne SNT are keen to talk to anyone that may have information that relates to these crimes.
This is not the first time this has happened and Wellesbourne SNT are keen to talk to anyone that may have information that relates to these crimes.
Please call either the control room on: 01926 41500 or Wellesbourne SNT on: 01789 444600
