What is Anti Social Behaviour?

Antisocial Behaviour (ASB)

What is Antisocial behaviour?

Antisocial behaviour is defined as actions that cause harm, distress, or alarm to others, particularly within a community or public setting. It includes behaviour that:

Who to contact if you experience antisocial behaviour

Sometimes it’s hard to know if it’s the police or organisations such as the council, housing association or landlord who you need to contact about antisocial behaviour, and that can get frustrating.

Some issues can be complicated because who deals with the issue can depend on multiple different factors. Click here to go to our interactive reporting tool to ‘find out’ who is the right person to help and what method of reporting is most suitable.

The examples we’ve shared show how different agencies play their part in supporting our communities. However, real life isn’t always neat and separate – sometimes issues overlap. When that happens, we work together. A collaborative approach means agencies share information and expertise, so you get the right help at the right time. This joined-up way of working ensures that complex situations are handled effectively and that no one falls through the gaps.

For more information on types of ASB please click on the links below:

What are Leicestershire Police doing about antisocial behaviour?

Leicestershire Police is working hand-in-hand with local councils, outreach teams, and community partners to make our neighbourhoods safer - focusing on prevention, offering support, and taking action when needed.

Report to Police online:

On our website: Report antisocial behaviour

Facebook: Leicestershire Police

X (formerly Twitter): leicspolice

Report to Harborough District Council online: Anti-social behaviour | Harborough District Council

Best Wishes,

Harborough North Policing Team