Anti-Social Behaviour

What is anti-social behaviour?

Charnwood Borough Council defines anti-social behaviour as “acting in a manner that caused or was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household as the complainant”.

This definition is taken from section 1 (1) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

What to do if you are a victim of anti-social behaviour

If you are experiencing nuisance and you believe that the person causing the nuisance is a tenant of Charnwood Borough Council, you should report the problem to Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing either in writing, by telephone or in person. You should give your name, address and a contact number when reporting a problem. This is because it is very difficult to take action against anonymous complaints. All complaints will be treated in the strictest confidence – your identity will not be revealed to the person you have complained about without your prior permission.

For details of how to contact Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing please click here.

Leicestershire Police

You should report anti-social behaviour that is of a serious and criminal nature to the Police. Examples of behaviour that you should report to the Police include:
Criminal damage
Harassment – this includes racial harassment
Use or threats of violence
Drug or alcohol misuse
Vandalism
Graffiti – this includes racists graffiti
Dangerous dogs
Public disturbances

To report a problem to the Police, phone: 0116 222 2222
In an emergency - dial 999

Anti-social behaviour policy and procedure

Section 218A of the Housing Act 1996 requires all social landlords to publish a Statement of Policy and Procedures on anti-social behaviour (“ASB”).

To download a copy of the Statement of Policy and Procedures or the summary document click on the links below:

To find information about the things other parts of the council are able to do about anti-social behaviour click here: