Redditch Borough Council is marking Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week from 29 June to 5 July, urging residents to report incidents and take action against behaviour that affects community safety.

The council defines ASB as "behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person."

What the council is doing

The Council's Community Safety Team, part of the North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership, works year-round with partners to highlight the impacts of ASB, support victims to report incidents, and raise awareness on reporting options.

Matt Dormer, Leader of the Council, said: "Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community. Anti-social behaviour can have a real impact on people's daily lives, which is why we are committed to supporting residents and working with our partners to tackle issues quickly and effectively. I would encourage anyone affected by anti-social behaviour to report it so we can take action and help make our communities safer for everyone."

The council recently introduced a Neighbourhood Warden scheme to strengthen community safety and tackle environmental issues. The wardens focus on addressing ASB, gathering local intelligence, and supporting residents with issues affecting their neighbourhoods.

How to report anti-social behaviour

Early intervention is key. Residents should report ASB as soon as possible to relevant agencies, such as the police, local authority, housing association, or Worcestershire Regulatory Services.

If the alleged perpetrator is a council tenant, residents can report directly to Redditch Borough Council online or by contacting the Neighbourhood & Tenancy Team on 01527 587000 or email [email protected]

The North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership brings together partners from public, private, community, and voluntary sectors to reduce crime and keep North Worcestershire a safe place to live, work, and visit.

For more information, follow Redditch Borough Council on social media or visit nwcsp.org