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