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Anti-social Behaviour
What is Anti-Social Behaviour?
Anti-Social Behaviour is an activity by individuals that may have a persistent damaging impact or effect on the quality of life within a community.
As everybody has the right to live in an environment free from harassment, intimidation, constant fear and distress, the introduction of new legislation to impose the power of Anti-Social Behaviour orders came into force in April 1999.
In today’s society nobody needs to feel vulnerable and intimidated, as we are actively undertaking initiatives tackling anti-social behaviour issues within our communities within North Hertfordshire.
Anti-Social Behaviour and Issues covers a wide spectrum and therefore may be covered by several departments within North Hertfordshire District Council or other outside multi-agencies.
Although this list is not exhaustive, the following are examples of anti-social behaviour;
- Harassment of residents or passers-by
- Verbal abuse
- Criminal damage
- Vandalism
- Noise Nuisance
- Writing graffiti
- Engaging in threatening behaviour in large groups
- Racial abuse
- Smoking or drinking alcohol while under age
- Substance misuse
- Joyriding
- Begging
- Prostitution
- Kerb-crawling
- Throwing missiles
- Assault
- Vehicle Crime
- High Hedges
