Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is unacceptable. It includes behaviour that causes harm to:

• the environment, like graffiti or fly-tipping
• the community, like noise pollution, drunken behaviour or drug taking
• an individual, like threatening language or aggressive behaviour

Report it

Street issues

Report street issues, like graffiti, fly-posting, rubbish or dog mess go to report a street issue.

Pollution and noise

Report pollution issues, like loud noise, light or smells go to pests, pollution, noise and food.

Other anti-social behaviour 

Contact the police to report other anti-social behaviour, including:

• vandalism
• aggressive language or threatening behaviour
• physical attacks
• drunken behaviour
• drug taking or dealing

You can:

• call 999 if a crime is happening now or if someone is in immediate danger
• call 101 if it’s not an emergency
• fill in an online crime form through Avon and Somerset police
• visit your local Avon and Somerset police station

Anti-social behaviour involving a council tenant

If you’re a council tenant or the person responsible for the ASB is a council tenant, you can also report it to the Estate Management Service.

Community trigger

You can start a community trigger if you’ve reported anti-social behaviour but don’t feel enough action has been taken.

Advice and support

Resolve West

Resolve West have trained specialists who can help people involved in or affected by anti-social behaviour, including resolving conflict and restorative justice. Their services are confidential and impartial. There is no cost for council tenants. Contact them on 0117 9415379 or email info@resolvewest.org.