Anti-social behaviour (ASB)

How to report anti-social behaviour

If you are suffering from intimidation, harassment, drug related activity, assault, or criminal damage contact Kent Police on:101

If the matter is an emergency call 999.

What is anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour are activities which causes harassment, alarm or distress to an individual (not of the same household as the perpetrator) or a whole community. These could range from graffiti and fly-tipping, to threatening behaviour, loud music, and nuisance neighbours.

What can I do about it

If you are experiencing anti-social behaviour there are some things you can do to help resolve the situation.

Keep a record of all activities of anti-social behaviour, including times, dates and details of the activity. This can be sent to any organisation you report the problem to.
Speak to the person(s) responsible for the nuisance if you feel confident to do so. This is best done when you are calm.
Report the matter to either the police or your local council, see below for further information.

Other ways to report anti-social behaviour

If you are experiencing any form of anti-social behaviour and it is affecting your quality of life, or causing you to fear for your safety, we recommend that you contact the relevant authorities.

Find out more about reporting racist and/or homophobic incidents in our section about hate crime.

You should contact your district councils (using the links in the blue panel on the right) about: graffiti and vandalism, fly tipping, litter and rubbish, nuisance neighbours, rowdy behaviour, street drinking, and dog fouling.