Antisocial behaviour

We are committed to tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) swiftly, firmly and fairly. As one of the main partners in Solihull’s Community Safety Partnership we take a lead role in tackling all types of ASB, both in the public and private sector.

What is ASB?

The Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 describe ASB as:

Conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person, or
Conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to a person in relation to that person’s occupation of residential premises, or
Conduct capable of causing housing-related nuisance or annoyance to any person.

Examples of ASB include:

Excessive noise
Threatening behaviour or verbal abuse
Criminal activity
Vandalism
Assault or physical violence
Drugs
Hate crime including racist or homophobic abuse
Fly tipping

What is not ASB:

Using garden maintenance equipment at reasonable times
Vacuuming or using other domestic appliances at reasonable times
Carrying out DIY repairs at reasonable times
Noise generated by everyday living, i.e. walking across laminate flooring wearing shoes
Cooking smells
Children playing