Anti-social behaviour

We want everyone to enjoy their home and feel at ease in their neighbourhood. That means being both considerate and tolerant, especially when it comes to everyday noise.

Is it ASB?

Some noise is part of daily life. But if it’s persistent and disruptive, at night or for long periods, it might be considered anti-social behaviour.

What you can do

If you feel safe, speak to your neighbour first, they may not realise they’re causing a disturbance. If things don’t improve, or you’re not comfortable approaching them, report it to us. We’re here to help find solutions that work for everyone.

Assault isn’t just physical violence. It includes threats, intimidation, or any unwanted contact that makes you or someone else feel unsafe or afraid.

What you can do

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. Once safe, contact us with the incident number and the name of the officer handling the case. We’ll work with the police and other agencies to protect you and take appropriate action. You can also report it using our online ASB form, though calling is often quicker.

Starting fires on purpose, whether it’s bins, cars, or buildings, isn’t just reckless, it’s dangerous and illegal. Arson puts lives at risk and causes serious damage to the community.

What you can do

If you see someone starting a fire or acting suspicious around one, call 999 straight away. Then call us with your incident number and can work with the fire service and police to investigate and keep the area safe.

Everyone deserves to enjoy themselves. But when drinking turns into shouting, swearing, fighting, or disturbing the peace, it becomes a problem for everyone else and its turns into anti-social behaviour.

Wythenshawe is a community, and we want everyone to feel happy and secure living here.

What you can do

If someone’s being aggressive, loud, or intimidating when drunk, don’t put yourself at risk. Report it to us or the police, if needed. Then our team will work with partner services to help tackle the issue and keep things safe.

Seeing drug use, dealing, or other illegal activity in your neighbourhood can be worrying. It’s not something to ignore and you don’t need to handle it alone.

What you can do

Don’t confront anyone directly. Report it anonymously to Crimestoppers or let our team know. Then we can work with the police and others to deal with the issue safely.

We all deserve to feel safe and respected in our own home. If someone’s treating you badly because of your race, religion, disability, sexuality, or gender identity, that’s hate crime. And it’s never okay.

What you can do

Call it out if safe, but don’t put yourself at risk. Report it to the police or to us straight away. We’ll take it seriously and support you every step of the way.

Carrying or using weapons puts lives at risk – it’s illegal and deeply harmful. Whether it’s knives or guns, this kind of behaviour causes fear and has no place in our community.

What you can do

If you know someone is carrying a weapon or threatening others, report it to the police or anonymously via Crimestoppers. We can also offer support, and we will work with partner agencies to help keep everyone safe.

Aggressive behaviour, threats, or actual violence shouldn’t be tolerated. If someone’s making you feel unsafe in or around your home, you don’t have to put up with it.

What you can do

If you or someone else is in danger, ring 999. Then tell our team, so we can help take action to protect you and we can work to sort the situation.

Sexual harassment, unwanted touching, or any kind of sexual assault is never acceptable. If someone makes you feel unsafe or violates your personal space, it’s a serious crime, no excuses.

What you can do

If you’re in immediate danger, call 999. Or you can also report it to us or speak confidentially to support services. You’ll be treated with respect and fully supported. If you’re in immediate danger, call 999.

Seeing young people or groups hanging around is normal. But if their behaviour becomes intimidating, noisy, or disruptive, or makes others feel unsafe, it can be classed as anti-social.

What you can do

If a group’s behaviour is bothering you or making things feel unsafe, don’t try to deal with it yourself. Tell our team or let the police know. Then we can work with youth teams and local services to calm things down and keep the area safe.

Dumped rubbish – whether it’s bin bags, mattresses, or old furniture – makes the neighbourhood look and feel rough. It’s fly-tipping, it’s illegal and it damages our community.

What you can do

If you spot it, don’t ignore it. Report it to us or the council. The sooner it’s cleared, the better for everyone.

Most pet owners are responsible, but sometimes things go too far, such as persistent barking, fouling or aggressive behaviour.

What you can do

• Speak to the owner if you feel comfortable. Use our “Dear Neighbour” cards to help open the conversation.
• If that doesn’t work, contact your local Environmental Health Officer.
• Mediation can also help. It’s a free, confidential service to resolve neighbour disputes. Ask us for a referral.
• If the problem continues for over 30 minutes a day, five days a week, or if you feel unsafe, report it to the council and contact us.

Other pet issues

• Dog owners can be fined for not cleaning up after their pets.
• If it happened on land owned by us, fill in our general online report form.
• If it happened in a public place, contact the local authority – they may issue a fine if there’s enough evidence.