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ASB week of action day 4

This week is ASB week of action. However it is more than a week  campaign. It’s a call to action. A chance for all of us—police, local authorities, housing providers, community organisations, and, most importantly, residents—to come together with one clear message: anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will stand together to address it head-on.

Anti-social behaviour isn’t just loud music or public nuisance. It can mean harassment, vandalism, drug misuse, intimidation, or reckless acts that damage trust and cause fear. It chips away at people’s sense of safety, their health, and their right to enjoy their homes and neighbourhoods in peace.

During this Week of Action, we're doing more than raising awareness. 

  • High-visibility patrols in known hot spots.
  • Community engagement events to listen and learn from residents.
  • Targeted operations to disrupt repeat offenders.
  • Partnership collaboration, showing that when we unite our forces, we are stronger and more effective.

    • Today’s theme 

    Youth nuisance

    We’re committed to keeping our community safe and welcoming for everyone. Youth nuisance can include noisy gatherings, vandalism such as graffiti, damaging property, causing disturbances, and intimidation. These behaviours affect the quality of life for residents and can lead to more serious issues.

    🔍 What is Low-Level Youth Nuisance?

  • Hanging around in groups in public places (e.g., parks, shops) and being noisy or intimidating—even if unintentionally
  • Shouting, swearing, or using offensive language in public
  • Cycling or skateboarding in pedestrian areas
  • Ringing doorbells and running off 
  • Setting off fireworks outside of legal times

    • These behaviours often don’t meet the threshold for criminal action, but they cause distress or discomfort to others—particularly the elderly, families, and local business owners.

     

    ✅ How to Understand and Respond Constructively

    1. Engage, don’t escalate.
    Start with positive conversations. A friendly word from a respected adult or community officer can be more effective than a warning or punishment.

    2. Safe alternatives.
    Local councils and partners should offer safe spaces, youth clubs, sports, or creative activities—and make young people aware of them.

    3. Avoid labelling.
    Calling all teenagers “troublemakers” increases distrust. Instead, treat them as part of the community and give them a voice.

     

    🙌 The Goal

  • Protecting communities
  • Supporting young people
  • Preventing escalation into serious ASB or crime

    • When we listen, engage, and act early, we build safer, more inclusive communities—for everyone.

    Let’s continue the momentum beyond this week. Together, we can reclaim our streets, restore pride in our communities, and make it clear that respect, safety, and community spirit are values we all share—and will defend.

     

    📞 For emergencies or a crime in progress – call 999 📱 For non-emergencies – report online at www.police.uk or call 101

     

     

     

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    Laura Harmer
    (Northamptonshire Police, Police Community Support Officer, NN8 Northampton Kingsthorpe Headlands Boothville)
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