Swindon CSP

Anti-Social Behaviour is anything that has caused or is likely to cause alarm, distress or harassment to another individual.  The most common types are as follows:

Youth related anti-social behaviour

• graffiti/vandalism

• verbal/physical abuse
• motorbikes/mopeds on footpaths
• underage drinking

Harassment

• intimidation/groups gathering
• abusive language or behaviour
• violence or threat of violence

Rubbish dumping

• fly tipping
• storing rubbish in gardens
• disposal in communal areas

Vehicle nuisance

• excessive noise from vehicles
• abandoned vehicles

What is not considered Anti-Social Behaviour

• Noise from children playing
• Personal differences
• Family disputes
• Overgrown gardens
• Boundary disputes
• Normal living noises, such as flushing toilets and closing doors
• DIY, unless it is at unreasonable times of the day
• Small groups of youths not acting in an intimidating manner
• Youths gathering in places which will not cause disturbance
• Youths playing football in parks / green spaces
• Throwing snowballs in a manner that does not cause harm to an individual or property.