Anti-social behaviour strategy

The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 streamlined nineteen ASB tools into 6 more effective powers and also placed a greater focus on the impact of ASB on victims and their needs. It also introduced the use of positive requirements to compliment the use of prohibitions. Whilst WHBC have been using many of these powers such as the civil injunction and community protection notices, this strategy informs how we will work with partners and stakeholder and our powers to tackle high impact ASB, crime and reduce the harm caused to victims.

The Crime and Policing Act 1998 places a statutory duty on councils to work with the Police and other agencies to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. The council does this via the Community Safety Partnership.

The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 sets out commitments that council housing tenants should be able to expect from their landlord. With a focus on resident safety and resident voice, the Act aims to make landlords have more accountability for resident satisfaction and provide decent homes. In addition, the Neighbourhood and Community Standard published by the Regulator of Social Housing sets out the expected service standards that Councils should provide to tenants with regard to tackling anti-social behaviour. This strategy sets out how we will tackle ASB, support residents and measure satisfaction.