Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour is often fuelled by wider problems such as poverty, unemployment and substance misuse. We are working with other organisations to tackle these and other causes and to reduce anti-social behaviour now.

Every Community Safety Partnership in Wales has an individual responsible for coordinating a response to all reported cases of anti-social behaviour. We have ensured these individuals are trained in ensuring the response involves everyone needed to provide a swift and effective solution.

Solutions can be provided in a variety of ways including:

• A letter warning an individual about their behaviour.
• An Acceptable Behaviour Contract. This is a written agreement between the individual and the Community Safety Partnership.
• An Anti-Social Behaviour Order. This places prohibitions on individuals, for instance telling them not to enter certain premises or locations or not to act in a certain manner. Failure to comply could be punishable by five years imprisonment, a fine of £5000 or both.

Respect is the campaign across England and Wales to reduce anti-social behaviour. The Respect Action Plan details how government will encourage respect in communities, including stamping out anti-social behaviour. Find out more about Respect from the Home Office website.

Website: Home Office website (external website).