Anti-social Behaviour

Everyone has neighbours and very often their behaviour is annoying or at least inconvenient. So, it may be necessary to compromise, talk with your neighbours or to accept certain difficulties caused by their actions. But, we do not have to ignore their behaviour, if agreement has not been reached. It is because some acts amount to anti-social behaviour which can be reported to a council. But, what does anti-social behaviour mean?

Anti-social behaviour means actions which can cause nuisance to others. Some minor inconveniences which cause disputes between neighbours do not necessarly qualify. However, if these are long-lasting they can create anti-social behaviour. So, what do it usually include?

Sometimes it can include noise such as loud music or arguments. Noises caused by your neighbour's pets also count. But, it can also include dog's fouling and dumping rubbish.

Threats and using violence aagainst others is also an anti-social behaviour. Even harassment, racial for example, can be included. So, the abuse can be verbal for it to be worth reporting to the local council. Such a verbal abuse is sometimes used to cause distress and fear to people, especially elderly and disabled.

People may not be aware that children can also be responsible for anti-social behaviour. They may bully other children on the way to school or on a playground, even at school. If the school is not able to influence those children's aggressive bahaviour through disciplinary procedures, it can be reported to the council as anti-social behaviour.

Even vandalism such as making graffiti and damaging someone's property can amount to anti-social behaviour. Although, people usually think about it just as a crime. So, crimes which can be reported to the police can also be reported to the local council.

In conclusion, noise, assaults, harrassments, bullying and vandalism can all amount to anti-social behaviour and can be reported to an appropriate authority.



Sources: http://www.victimcaremerseyside.org/userfiles/ASB3(1).jpg
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/anti-social-behaviour-in-housing/