Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour is behaviour by a person which causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household as the person.

Anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of unacceptable activity including, but not limited to:

• Nuisance, rowdy or inconsiderate neighbours
• Littering or dumping rubbish
• Shouting or noisy behaviour in places where this might be annoying or upsetting
• Using rude, abusive or insulting language
• Threatening behaviour or bullying
• Excessively drinking alcohol, alcohol-related trouble or buying and selling drugs

See the Anti-social behaviour policy for more information.

Report antisocial behaviour online

or:

• email asb@southtynesidehomes.org.uk
• text - text ASB and your message to 07786 200 802
• contact South Tyneside Homes on 0300 123 6633 (8am - 6:30pm, Monday to Friday) or our customer contact centre on 0191 427 7000
• visit South Tyneside Homes' Anti-social Behaviour Unit at Town & Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL

For more information visit South Tyneside Homes: Anti-social behaviour 

Victims and communities experiencing Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) can request a review of their case to bring agencies together to find a solution.

This is known as a Community Trigger, or an Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Case Review.

It is an important safety net for victims and communities experiencing anti-social behaviour.

For full information about the process and how to raise a request, visit:

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner: Community Trigger Requests

The Council has a Victims' Champion dedicated to providing help and support to victims of anti-social behaviour.

The Victims' Champion is here to provide emotional and practical support to victims of anti-social behaviour.

How the Victims' Champion can help

The Victims' Champion can provide:

• someone to talk to, in confidence;
• advice on the procedures and tools used to tackle anti-social behaviour;
• information on who to report anti-social behaviour to;
• what you can expect from agencies responsible for dealing with anti-social behaviour;
• liaison with other organisations on your behalf, requesting updates where necessary;
• information on other sources of help; and
• support if you have to give evidence in Court.

Who the Victims' Champion can help

The Victims' Champion can offer support to all victims of anti-social behaviour, particularly repeat or vulnerable victims.

When dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour, South Tyneside Homes' Anti-social Behaviour Unit will consider your individual support needs. This could include a referral to the Council's Victims' Champion.

What victims have said

Mrs R, from South Shields, a victim of anti-social behaviour said:

"Knowing that I've got someone to talk to who will listen to me and get back to me is brilliant. I feel like there's light at the end of the tunnel."

Contact

For more information, or if you are a victim of anti-social behaviour, contact 0191 424 6508 to speak to your Victims' Champion in confidence.