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Crime and Disorder Strategy 2005/2008.

What is anti-social behaviour?

The definition of anti-social behaviour under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is that it is 'behaviour likely to cause alarm, harassment or distress to members of the public not of the same household as the perpetrator'.

Depending on the circumstances, many kinds of behaviour can be called anti-social

The main examples include:

• Criminal damage/vandalism
• Threatening behaviour
• Harassment
• Abandoned vehicles
• Neighbour problems
• Noise
• Dogs fouling
• Fly tipping

What is the Council doing about anti-social behaviour?

• Reducing anti-social behaviour is one of our top priorities
• A new anti-social behaviour unit has been set up to improve and extend our existing response to anti-social behaviour
• We have set up new closer working arrangements with the police and other agencies to address anti-social behaviour. South East Kent Police have also seconded a police officer to the unit.
• The Housing Services section has prepared an Anti Social Behaviour Policy as a result of a requirement of the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003 that requires all Social Landlords to publish their policies on Anti Social Behaviour. This policy forms a strand of Dover District Council's overarching policy to deal effectively with Anti Social Behaviour.
  

How do I report anti-social behaviour?

You can report incidents of anti-social behaviour by:

1. Using the reporting form on this website, please select which type of anti-social behaviour you wish to report:

• Criminal damage/vandalism
• Threatening behaviour
• Grafitti
• Harassment
• Abandoned cars
• Neighbour problems
• Noise
• Dog fouling
• Fly tipping
• Other

2. Telephone - 01304 872220

3. Letter to The Anti-Social Behaviour Unit, Dover District Council, White Cliffs Business Park, Dover CT16 3PJ

4. Fax to 01304 872168

 

Can I make a confidential report to protect my identity?

Yes, just let us know when you contact us

 

Useful numbers

In an emergency dial 999

Local Police	01304 240055
Mediation Service	01303 227296
Crimestoppers	0800 555 111
Racial Incident Reporting Line	0800 1381624
Homophobic Incident Reporting Line	0800 3289162
Victim Support	01304 211161
Citizens Advice Bureau	01304 202567
Samaritans	0845 7909090

 

We may involve other Dover District Council departments in the investigation of your complaint.

 

E-mail: communitysafety@dover.gov.uk.