Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can take many forms. It can severely affect someone’s quality of life and their day to day living.

It includes behaviour that causes harm to:

  • the environment, like graffiti, vandalism or fly-tipping
  • the community, like noise, drunken behaviour, drug taking, youth nuisance, nuisance vehicles or drug dealing
  • an individual, like threatening or abusive language, harassment or aggressive behaviour

Read more about the types of anti-social behaviour at Citizens Advice and the law around anti-social behaviour.

If you are threatened or feel unsafe call Dorset Police. Call 999 if a crime is happening now or if someone is in immediate danger. Call 101 if it’s not an emergency.

Report a crime anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How we deal with reports of ASB

Anti-Social Behaviour Team

Email: asb@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 762439
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