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Reporting ASB – Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week 2025

July 3, 2025

Today, as we continue to mark Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2025, our spotlight shines brightly on a crucial aspect of tackling ASB – the importance of reporting it, and understanding exactly how to do so.

At Pine Court Housing Association, we believe that a safe and thriving community is a shared responsibility. We are committed to creating an environment where all our customers feel secure and comfortable in their homes and neighbourhoods. However, we can only act on issues we are aware of.

Why is reporting ASB so important?

It’s simple: if we don’t know about it, we cannot help you. Anti-social behaviour, in all its forms, can have a significant impact on individuals and entire communities. From persistent noise and littering to more serious issues like harassment or vandalism, ASB effects your feeling of safety and wellbeing.

  • Enables action: Your report is the first step towards resolution.
  • Prevents escalation: Addressing ASB early can prevent it from escalating into more serious issues.
  • Supports other victims: Your report might be the missing piece in a wider puzzle, helping to support other customers who may be experiencing similar issues but have not yet reported them.
  • Promotes a safer community: Ultimately, reporting ASB contributes to a safer, more pleasant living environment for everyone at Pine Court Housing.

How to Report ASB:

Knowing who to contact depends on the nature and severity of the anti-social behaviour you are experiencing. Here are the key channels available to you:

📞 Pine Court Housing – we are always here to help

For all non-emergency anti-social behaviour concerning your tenancy or our properties, your first point of contact should be us. We have dedicated multilingual team who can provide support, advice, and take appropriate action.

📞 The police – if you feel threatened or you think the behaviour could be breaking the law

If the anti-social behaviour involves a crime, a threat to your safety, or a situation where you feel in immediate danger, you should contact the police. This includes incidents of violence, harassment, hate crime, serious vandalism, drug dealing, or significant public disorder.

  • Emergency: Call 999 if a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger.
  • Non-Emergency: Call 101 for non-urgent crime reporting or to speak to your local police.
  • Report online here

📞 The Council – if it affects your local area (and is not directly related to your tenancy with Pine Court)

Local councils are responsible for a range of environmental and public safety issues that can constitute ASB. This might include fly-tipping on public land, abandoned vehicles, graffiti in public spaces, or issues related to public spaces.

📞 Crimestoppers – if you want to report anonymously

If you have information about anti-social behaviour or crime but wish to remain completely anonymous, Crimestoppers provides a valuable service. You can report without giving any personal details.

Let’s work together

During ASB Awareness Week 2025, and every week, we urge you not to suffer in silence. Your reports are crucial in helping us to maintain safe, pleasant, and respectful communities for everyone who calls Pine Court Housing their home. By working together, we can ensure “Our Community. Our Safety.” remains a reality.