Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): What it is and how to report it

Those of you who were at the most recent West/Central Area Committee will know that the committee approved a police priority aimed at reducing antisocial behaviour around the Fair Street/Burleigh Street/Fitzroy Street area. However many people do not know what actually constitutes antisocial behaviour.

Antisocial behaviour is any conduct that can cause people to feel harassed, alarmed or distressed. Here are some examples:

Noise
loud television or music
shouting or yelling
persistent alarms
excessively loud or frequent parties
dogs persistently barking

Intimidation and harassment
verbal or written abuse
threats of violence
assault
property damage
keeping an aggressive dog

Hate behaviour directed at a person’s:
race or nationality
gender
sexual orientation
disability
faith

Environmental antisocial behaviour
dumping rubbish and littering
vandalism
dog fouling
graffiti
abandoned vehicles

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Team
Tel: 01223 457950 – email: asbsection@cambridge.gov.uk
The ASB Team deal with ASB affecting Council properties, and ASB of all kinds affecting the wider community, including problems in public spaces. The Team works closely with other sections of the Council (like housing and environmental health) and other organisations (like the police). If we feel your issue will be better dealt with by another Council service or outside agency, we will help you in notifying these services.
Please remember, any information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a witness you will not be identified unless you have given us permission to do so.

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