What is anti-social behaviour?
Anti-social behaviour (often known as ASB) ranges from serious acts of violence and harassment to selfish and unacceptable activity that can blight the quality of community life causing annoyance and interference. Examples include:
- Nuisance neighbours
- Vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting
- People dealing and buying drugs on the street
- People dumping rubbish and abandoning cars
- Begging and street drinking
- The misuse of fireworks and arson
- Reckless or dangerous riding of motorbikes and scooters
- Harassment including racial harassment
Tackling anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour is firmly in the Council’s sights. We will be working together with the police, residents and local agencies to tackle crime and disorder to stop all forms of anti-social behaviour.
Anti-social behaviour doesn’t just make life unpleasant; it impacts on individuals, families and communities. It prevents a peaceful community life and degrades the environment.
We know that victims of anti-social behaviour are scared to report incidents for fear of reprisals. Complaints of anti-social behaviour will be treated in the strictest confidence. Our staff will support you throughout the process.
To report anti-social behaviour, please call 020 8496 3000 and ask for the anti-social behaviour team and you can speak to a caseworker.
You can also report anti-social behaviour through:
Contact us
Safe and Strong Communities
Sycamore House
Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF
Email communitysafety@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000
