Anti-social behaviour
What is anti-social behaviour?
The 1998 Crime and Disorder Act defines anti-social behaviour as behaviour which causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more people who are not in the same household as the perpetrator.
Quantifying anti-social behaviour is more difficult. Among the forms it can take are (not in any order of priority):
- Graffiti - which can on its own make even the tidiest urban spaces look squalid
- Abusive and intimidating language, often directed at minorities
- Fouling the street with litter
- Drunken behaviour
- Dealing drugs, and related problems
For measurement and target setting/monitoring purposes most local areas have had to agree a definition. The term anti-social behaviour locally also covers violence, specifically common assaults and wounding.
Who to contact about anti-social behaviour
Robert Munday, Anti-social Behaviour Coordinator
Rooms 23-28 York House
Richmond Road
Twickenham
TW1 3AA
Telephone: 020 8831 6297
Email: community.safety@richmond.gov.uk
Because of the nature of recording allegations of anti-social behaviour, it is helpful when concerns are received by email or by post, rather than by telephone. This helps to keep your information concise and accurate. This helps us provide you with a quick response.
You may also wish to contact your local Police Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Concerns about excessive noise should be addressed to the Neighbour Nuisance Officer by telephone on 020 8891 7737 between 9am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm, Friday.
Remember, in an emergency always dial 999.