If you feel that anti-social behaviour is affecting your life, click on the frequently asked questions below to find the best way to report issues and the support that is available for victims.
Anti-social behaviour is virtually any intimidating or threatening activity that scares you or damages your quality of life. Examples include:
Anti-social behaviour doesn't just make life unpleasant. It holds back the regeneration of disadvantaged areas and creates an environment where more serious crime can take hold. It has a negative effect on many people’s lives, and the Safer Havant Partnership is committed to tackling it.
If in the last six months you have experienced persistent Anti-Social Behaviour that is disrupting the lives of the community, then we need to know about it. There are a number of ways that you can let us know about the problems you are experiencing:
Call 999 in an emergency only. That means if life is threatened, people are injured, or a crime is currently in progress.
Call 101 to report anti-social behaviour, including drunken and rowdy groups and inconsiderate behaviour.
Call 0845 045 4545 to report other criminal activity or to pass on a message to a member of staff at Hampshire Constabulary.
Havant Borough Council can deal with a number of anti-social behaviour issues including litter, abandoned vehicles, noise nuisance and graffiti. To contact Havant Borough Council's Customer Services Team call 023 9244 6019 or email customer.services@havant.gov.uk
You can also report issues directly to Havant Borough Council 24 hours a day through their online reporting form. Follow the link below to report a crime through Havant Borough Council reporting form:
External link to Havant Borough Council's online reporting form >>
If you feel worried about reporting an issue to the police you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to make an anonymous report. You can also fill in an anonymous online reporting form by following the link below. Crimestoppers will never ask you for your name, you will not have to make a statement to the police and will never have to give evidence in court. Crimestoppers will record your information then pass it on to the police or relevant authority. Follow the link below to find out more about this charity:
External link to Crimestoppers website >>
If you are experiencing ongoing and persistent anti-social behaviour you should also collect your own evidence in the form of diary sheets, which can be passed to your local police officer. If you do not know who this is you can enquire at your local police station and someone will help you. This evidence can also be used if an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) is applied for through the courts. Follow the links below for blank diary sheets that you can print off and an example of a completed diary sheet. If you do not have access to a printer you can request diary sheets from your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Link to a blank diary sheet that you can print off and fill in >>
Link to an example of a completed diary sheet >>
Individuals who are committing serious anti-social behaviour can be controlled by police using a wide range of methods. Some of the most effective interventions are those that directly engage the individual and lead them to change their own behaviour.
The range of interventions include:
Victim Support offers a free and confidential service to all who are impacted by crime no matter when the incident happened or whether the matter was reported to the Police. Their service offers emotional support and practical help to all at a time when choices and options have often been taken away as a result of a crime.
Call the national Victim Support line 0845 3030 900 or contact your local Victim Support office on 023 92 653111.
External link to the Victim Support website >>
Follow the link below for more information on the Safer Havant Partnership:
External link to Safer Havant Partnership website >>