Report ASB - Teign Housing

Anti-social behaviour

We will not tolerate and will take appropriate action against any form of anti-social behaviour. You chose anti-social behaviour as one of your community pledges and we will be working to prevent and resolve any anti-social behaviour in your area.

You can report any anti-social behaviour using the online form below.

What is Anti-social Behaviour ?

The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 defines Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) as:

– (a) Conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person

– (b) Conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to a person in relation to that person’s occupation of residential premises

– (c) Conduct capable of causing housing-related nuisance or annoyance to any person.

Examples of Anti-social behaviour:

– Physical violence and/or threats of violence

– Hate-related incidents (such as those based on race, sexual orientation, gender, disability or belief)

– Verbal abuse, harassment, intimidation or threatening behaviour

– Noise nuisance – an ongoing or persistent noise at any time of the day or night

– Vandalism and damage to properties, including graffiti

– Dropping litter or dumping rubbish, including fly-tipping

– Criminal behaviour, for example prostitution or sexual acts, drug dealing, violence or threats of violence

– Pets being allowed to foul in public spaces

– Misuse of communal areas, public areas or loitering.

What isn’t Anti-social behaviour?

We would not normally consider behaviour around different cultures or lifestyles, or which may not be considered unreasonable by most people, as ASB. These are:

– Cooking smells

– DIY during reasonable hours

– Minor or occasional car repairs

– Young people gathering socially or children playing

– Someone parking lawfully outside your home

– Civic disputes between neighbours (such as boundary issues or shared driveways)

– Day to day living noises such as:

– Footsteps in a neighbouring property

– Children playing,

– Occasional dog barks

– The noise of household appliances, or music or TV noise at a low level.

What can I do about Anti-social behaviour?

We want everyone to be able to live peacefully in their home and community.

However, as part of your tenancy agreement or lease with us, you also have a responsibility to ensure that you, your family and any visitors do not behave in an anti-social manner that has a detrimental impact on others.

Some things, such as noise from a late-night BBQ, or inconsiderate parking, can usually be quickly and amicably resolved by chatting to your neighbour and we would always advise that you try to resolve minor issues yourself before escalating.

We understand there may be occasions when you do not feel comfortable speaking directly to your neighbour to resolve the issue. In this case you can let us know about the problem online, using our live chat, or by calling us on 01626 322722.
If you need to report ASB out of office hours, you can call our 24 hour Respect line on 0800 075 6699.

You can find more information on Anti-social behaviour and what you can expect from us by downloading our ASB leaflet here.

If you are threatened with violence, or are concerned for the safety of yourself or others, call the police immediately on 999, or in a non-emergency on 101.

Your full name* Your Email* Your Address* Your Telephone* Start Date* End Date* Where did the incident happen?* Put the address where the incident happened - not your own address unless it is the same

Outside / Inside* OutsideInside

Who did it, or who was involved* Put the name of the person or people responsible. If you know any other ways of identifying them such as nicknames enter them here. What happened Write down exactly what you saw and heard, or what happened. Put all words in full, including swear words. Any witnesses? Did anyone else see or hear the incident? Put their names and addresses. Have you reported it? Have you told any organisations like the police, environmental health or social services? If so, write down who you spoke to and where and when you made the report. If you reported it to the police, please put the officer's number and crime number if there is one. How has it affected you? Write down the way the incident has made you feel. Include its effect on the people who live with you. For instance has it stopped you sleeping, frightened your children and so on? Are you affected because of age or ill health? I confirm that the information I have given above is a true description of what I saw/heard

I consent to my personal information being processed for the purpose of reviewing/resolving my Anti Social Behaviour Report where appropriate. I have read and understood Teign Housing's Privacy Policy

I consent to the information I provide in this form to be shared with the appropriate authorities/bodies such as the Police for the purpose of investigating reports of antisocial behaviour.