Tackling anti-social behaviour together
The Council, the police and local agencies across the borough all work together to share information and take action to stop anti-social behaviour.
Anti-social behaviour is any aggressive, intimidating or destructive activity that doesn’t just make life unpleasant. It can ruin lives and make areas feel unsafe for individuals, families and communities.
Examples of anti-social behaviour includes:
- Young people hanging around and causing problems
- People using or dealing drugs
- People begging aggressively and being drunk or rowdy in public places
- Reckless or dangerous riding of motorbikes and scooters
- Aggressive begging and street drinking
The Council recognises that anti-social behaviour is a serious problem and we take complaints of anti-social behaviour seriously and in strict confidence. Our anti-social behaviour caseworker will support you throughout the process.
Dealing with noisy neighbours
If you are disturbed by excessive noise from your neighbours contact the noise team to report the disturbance.
Where to go to report anti-social behaviour
You will need to contact your local housing provider to report the anti-social behaviour issue.
Council or Ascham Homes tenant
If you are a Council or Ascham Homes tenant, visit the anti-social behaviour pages on the Ascham Homes website to find out the process that you will need to follow and any actions Ascham take against tenants proved to be involved in anti-social behaviour.
» Help for Council or Ascham Homes tenant
Non Council housing provider and housing association
You will need to contact your local housing provider or housing association's anti-social behaviour team with your concerns.
» Find your local housing provider or housing association
Council provided temporary accommodation including private sector leased accommodation
Your managing agents have a responsibility to investigate cases of anti-social behaviour, or
you can also contact the Private Sector Acquisitions Team
Privately rented or owned property
If you do not live in a property owned by the Council or another housing provider .You can report your concerns to the Council’s anti-social behaviour team by:
- Filling out the anti-social behaviour online reporting form
- Calling Waltham Forest Direct on 020 8496 3000
Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT)
Safer Neighbourhoods teams (SNT) are dedicated to your community and are additional to other policing teams and units in London. If you have concerns about day-to-day crime and disorder issues please contact your local team.
Contact us
Anti-Social Behaviour Team
Community Safety
London Borough of Waltham Forest
2nd Floor, Cedar Wood House
2d Fulbourne Road
Walthamstow E17 4GG
Email communitysafety@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000
