Warwickshire residents are being encouraged to report instances of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in their communities, so that local authorities can use their combined powers to deal with it.
Warwickshire Police, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, and Warwickshire County Council share responsibility for tackling ASB at a local level and have a range of powers to tackle it.
All are members of the Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board, whose vision is to reduce instances of anti-social behaviour and the harm it causes in Warwickshire.
Residents are being encouraged to report instances of ASB, giving as much information as they can. This can be done both online and over the phone, anonymously if preferred. Anti-social behaviour can also be reported in person.
Warwickshire Police’s Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers have a visible presence throughout the borough.
Anti-social behaviour can relate to a range of activities from serious criminal activity to environmental nuisance. Broadly, it describes the day-to-day incidents of crime, nuisance and disorder that make many people’s lives a misery – from litter and vandalism, to public drunkenness or aggressive dogs, to noisy or abusive neighbours.
Cllr Dale Bridgewater, Chair of the Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board and Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, said:
“The aim is to take a swift, coordinated community approach to anti-social behaviour in Warwickshire – but we need people to report it.
“We want to improve the experience of victims of anti-social behaviour, by identifying vulnerable victims effectively and responding efficiently.”
How to report anti-social behaviour in Nuneaton and Bedworth borough:
You can report anti-social behaviour to Warwickshire Police by phoning 101, report it online, or in person to a Police Officer or Police Community Support Officer. In an emergency, you should always dial 999.
ASB can also be reported to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council by calling 024 7637 6322 or online by making an ASB report.
You can also report nuisance bikes online.
There are many ways that Safer Warwickshire partners are working together to tackle anti-social behaviour in Nuneaton and Bedworth borough.
Cllr Kath Price, Portfolio holder for Communities and Public Services, said:
“If you have witnessed any anti-social behaviour within your community please come forward and report it, you can also do this anonymously if you wish.
“In March, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s Community Safety Teams were awarded the ASB Pledge. This pledge helps to ensure that any victim of persistent ASB (when the threshold is met), regardless of where they live, is truly given a voice. It also means that partners work together to put measures in place to secure a resolution.
“We don’t just listen – we take action, but we can only do this with your help, so please come forward and help us put measures in place that will help stop ASB in its tracks.”
Find out more about how Safer Warwickshire partners are tackling anti-social behaviour.