Police focusing on anti-social behaviour

Supt David Moore, District Commander for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, said, “Whilst everyday policing continues, I think this is an opportune time to shine a light on the work we are doing, along with partner organisations, on tackling and preventing anti-social behaviour in our communities.

“Anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that causes harm to an individual, to their community or to their environment. This could be an action by someone else that leaves you feeling alarmed, harassed or distressed. It also includes fear of crime or concern for public safety, public disorder or public nuisance.

Examples of anti-social behaviour include:

· Nuisance, rowdy or inconsiderate neighbours

· Vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting

· Street drinking

· Environmental damage including littering, dumping of rubbish and abandonment of cars

· Prostitution related activity

· Begging and vagrancy

· Fireworks misuse

· Inconsiderate or inappropriate use of vehicles

The police and partner agencies all have a responsibility to deal with anti-social behaviour and to help people who are affected by it.

If you are experiencing problems with anti-social behaviour, or have any concerns about it, or other community safety issues, you should contact your local council or call the non-emergency number, 101. In an emergency, call 999.”