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Antisocial Behaviour

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) can occur anywhere and at any time. It may occur in a private area or a public one and it is primarily generated through an individual’s perception of an act being anti social. In other words the primary mechanism by which an individual
will be triggered into thinking that an act was anti-social in nature will be determined by what their perception is of ‘social behaviour’. Clearly this perception will vary between individuals who live in the same area and will be determined by an individual’s range of
life experiences and beliefs. With this in mind it is very difficult to have a standardised response to allegations of ASB, as responses and investigations need to be sensitive to the perceptions of the victim.

Find out how we investigate ASB in our Anti-social behaviour-Hate crime investigation and enforcement protocol.

To report antisocial behaviour in your neighbourhood, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or report antisocial behaviour online to Nottinghamshire Police. Where you believe a crime is being committed you should report to the police e.g. Criminal Damage/Vandalism, Rowdy or inconsiderate behaviour in a public place, Begging etc. You can report Antisocial behaviour to Rushcliffe Borough Council on Report antisocial behaviour on the Online Form. Where it is necessary to do so the Council will refer incidents and/or individuals to partner organisations for investigation (including the police), or may investigate certain reports (e.g. noise, litter, fly tipping, abandoned vehicles etc) and act in accordance with the Anti-social behaviour-Hate crime investigation and enforcement protocol, the councils Enforcement Policy, and with regards to the Rushcliffe Borough Council Privacy Notice.

Cannabis and Cannabidiol (CBD)

We get reports on occasion of cannabis smells causing nuisance and annoyance to neighbours or people living close by. Using cannabis is a criminal offence, it is a Class B drug in the UK with a maximum prison sentence of five years for possession. Being convicted of a criminal offence is also a breach of the tenancy agreement if your are in a rented or social housing property.

Using Cannabidiol (CBD) is not illegal and can be purchased legally in shops and be smoked or vaped. CBD gives off a similar smell to illegal cannabis. If you use CBD yourself, please be considerate of your neighbours as the odour may affect them. 

Reporting alleged cannabis use

Most landlords, Housing Associations and Rushcliffe Community Safety Team cannot take legal action against anyone using illegal cannabis unless they are convicted of using, possessing, or intending to supply it. If you are being affected by the smells and you think this is cannabis you should report the alleged drug use to Police by ringing 101. You can also make anonymous reports to Crimestoppers by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by ringing 0800 555 111.

If your are a tenant in a Housing Association property you should make your housing provider aware of your issues and they will investigate the report. Where necessary they will also liaise with other agencies such as the police or the Rushcliffe Community Safety Team.

How to contact Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing can be contacted by telephone 24/7, 365 days a year on 0203 535 3535. For non-urgent calls please try to avoid calling in peak times between 8am to 10am and 4pm to 6pm or through Metropolitan Thames Valley - contact us,  see also Welcome - Metropolitan Thames Valley (mtvh.co.uk)

You can also use the web address to report ASB: Anti-social behaviour - Metropolitan Thames Valley (mtvh.co.uk)

In an emergency, you should always call 999.

 

 

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