Anti-social behaviour
How the ASB team can help you
We have a dedicated team of Anti-Social Behaviour officers, responsible for dealing with anti-social behaviour within the communities of Swindon.
What can ASB officers do to resolve ASB?
Depending on each individual case, they have several different powers available to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Informal measures
- Acceptable behavioural contracts or good neighbour agreements
- Mediation referrals
- Speaking to the person responsible
- Issuing an advisory letter
Formal measures
Under the ASB Crime & Policing Act 2014, our ASB officers have designated powers to deal with more complex and persistent issues of anti-social behaviour occurring within the community.
These range in severity and some can be utilised by both Wiltshire Police, Swindon Borough Council or Registered Social Landlords.
Find out more about the ASB Act 2014.
- Community protection warning’ and community protection notice’s
- Civil injunctions
- Public space protection order’s
- Criminal behaviour order’s
- Warning letters
- Closure orders
What you can expect from the ASB team
When you make a report of anti-social behaviour to the council you can expect the following:
- All reports will be acknowledged within three working days
- You will be listened to
- You will be treated with confidentiality and respect
- Your case will be fully investigated
- Appropriate action will be taken
- If required, you will be signposted to other agencies or departments who can assist you
Please note: Our ASB officers operate from Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm however, they are not an emergency service. If you require an emergency response, contact Wiltshire Police on 999 or 101.