Antisocial behaviour news
Businesses invited to join Swindon’s safe places network
An initiative to create a series of designated safe place for local people has been launched by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Friday, 16th January 2026-
Council cracks down on dangerous car meets with new PSPO
Swindon Borough Council, working with Wiltshire Police, has introduced a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle dangerous and unauthorised car meets across the borough.
Published: Wednesday, 14th January 2026 -
Anti-social behaviour falls in Swindon as partners commit to further action
Incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Swindon have fallen by 18 per cent over the past three years, reflecting continued efforts to make the town a safer and more welcoming place for residents.
Published: Monday, 22nd December 2025 -
Public asked for views on order to ban unauthorised car meets in Swindon
Unauthorised car meets, which can attract hundreds of spectators and result in dangerous manoeuvres and speeding, could be banned in Swindon if a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is introduced.
Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 -
Public asked for their views on town centre and Broadgreen PSPO
People could be fined for carrying out anti-social behaviour in Swindon town centre and Broadgreen if a new order is implemented by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2025 -
More than 1,100 anti-social behaviour cases reported to the Council in last six months
People in Swindon are being encouraged to continue to report instances of anti-social behaviour (ASB) so Swindon Borough Council and partner agencies can keep tackling the issues in local communities.
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2024 -
Anti-social behaviour wardens work to tackle most affected areas in Swindon
New neighbourhood wardens are regularly patrolling Park North, Park South, Walcot East, Old Town and Faringdon Road in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour and serious violence in Swindon.
Published: Thursday, 22nd August 2024 -
Swindon Community Safety Partnership to tackle anti-social behaviour in Eldene
The Swindon Community Safety Partnership will be speaking with residents in the Eldene Community about anti-social behaviour in the area.
Published: Friday, 26th July 2024 -
Extra officers drafted in to support fight against anti-social behaviour in the town centre
Wiltshire Police has increased the number of police officers on patrol in the town centre to help support the fight against anti-social behaviour in the area.
Published: Monday, 25th March 2024 -
Partner organisations outline plans to tackle serious violence at Swindon CSP event
Members of the public got the chance to hear about how partner agencies plan to tackle serious violence and other local challenges at Swindon Community Safety Partnership’s (CSP) annual meeting this week.
Published: Friday, 3rd November 2023 -
Youth Safety Summit to take place at STEAM this month
Tackling serious violence in Swindon will be on the agenda when partner organisations and professionals meet for a special summit at the end of the month.
Published: Friday, 20th October 2023 -
Council leader and PCC unite to reassure communities in wake of knife crime issues
Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Swindon’s council leader have taken steps to reassure the public after a serious knife crime incident in the town left a 17-year-old child in hospital.
Published: Thursday, 15th June 2023 -
Outstanding result for Swindon’s Youth Justice Service
Swindon Borough Council has received high praise following the latest inspection of its Youth Justice Service (YJS).
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
Swindon and Wiltshire awarded more than £1.5m from Safer Streets fund
Residents in Swindon and Wiltshire will benefit from funding from the Home Office to improve community safety.
Published: Friday, 29th July 2022
