Anti-Social Behaviour

Anti-social behaviour is the term used to describe actions or behaviour that cause damage or affect the quality of life of people in a community.  Common examples include vandalism, graffiti, intimidation and nuisance neighbours.

Reducing anti-social behaviour is a high priority for West Mercia Police.  Our aim is to raise awareness of the impact it can have on other people and encourage communities to respect and tolerate each other.

Local policing teams across the force work hard with partners such as local councils, housing associations and schools on a wide range of initiatives designed to reduce anti-social behaviour, particularly among young people.

Youth engagement activities have included organised football and tag rugby sessions, fishing, rafting and canoeing and the setting up of new youth clubs.

In return, young people have become more involved with their communities, taking part in litter picks, cleaning graffiti off fences and buildings, planting bulbs and shrubs and helping out at old people's homes.

Other issues that local policing teams have been dealing with include illegal or inconsiderate parking and littering.   Click on a section below to find out more.