What is Anti-Social Behaviour
The government defines anti-social behaviour as: -
‘Behaviour which caused or is likely tocause, harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household’
(Crime and Disorder Act, 1998)
As such, Anti-social behaviour may include:
- Harassment
- Joyriding
- Verbal abuse
- Begging
- Criminal Damage
- Vandalism
- Noise Nuisance
- Throwing Missiles
- Graffiti
- Assault
- Vehicle Crime
- Engaging in threatening behaviour in large groups
- Racial Abuse
- Smoking or Drinking whilst under age
- Substance Misuse
- Intimidating Behaviour