What is anti-social behaviour?
Anti-social behaviour is acting in a way that causes or is likely to cause alarm or distress to one or more people in another household. In relation to housing, this can be committed by any member of a household or their visitors either at or near to their property. It can consist, but is not limited to, acts such as noise nuisance, rowdy or disruptive behaviour and issues with pets.
Some examples include:
- Fly-tipping
- Loud pets
- Public drunkenness
- Excessive noise
- Graffiti
- Abusive behaviour
What is Crime?
Crime is a deliberate act or failure to act which causes physical or psychological harm, damage or loss of property and is against the law. Criminal behaviour can include such acts as drug use/dealing, threats/actual occurrences of violence or verbal abuse and harassment. Crime issues should be reported to the Police, the Trust will support the police in any action they take and will follow up with action against the tenancy following the completion of the police action.
To report Crime, call 999 if there is an immediate threat to life or property, 101 for non-emergencies or via www.cheshire.police.uk.
You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers by clicking here.
Hate Crime
Hate Crime is defined as any incident, which may or may not constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate based on a person’s race, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity.
Have you seen or experienced incidents of hate crime or discrimination? Report it to the Police. Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999.
You can report Hate Crime here.
