The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2004 provides that a person engages in anti-social behaviour if they:-
- Act in a manner that causes, or is likely to cause, alarm or distress; or
- Pursue a course of conduct that causes, or is likely to cause, alarm or distress to at least one person not of the same household as them.
“Conduct” includes speech; and a course of conduct must involve conduct on at least two occasions.
Anti-social behaviour is likely to include:
excessive noise, dumping rubbish, verbal abuse, intimidation, harassment, uncontrolled dogs, drug dealing, vandalism, uncontrolled children, graffiti, crime, prostitution, work incompatible with a residential area, disturbing neighbours, frequent late parties, drug and alcohol misuse resulting in anti-social behaviour.
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse will not be treated as anti-social behaviour and will be addressed separately in accordance with our Domestic Abuse policy and procedures. Domestic abuse is a crime and will be taken very seriously.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help is available. The Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline offers confidential information, support and referrals to local services. You can find out more at www.sdafmh.org.uk.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999 and ask for the police.