Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) can be distressing and frightening and covers a variety of activity which can cause harm to an individual and have an impact on their surroundings. ASB is defined as any behaviour which causes 'alarm, harassment or distress to 1 or more persons not of the same household' (Crime and Disorder Act 1998) Anti-Social Behaviour can also include concerns of public safety, public disorder or public nuisance.

Examples of Anti-social behaviour include:

  • noise nuisance
  • neighbour disputes
  • threatening behaviour
  • verbal abuse
  • intimidation and harassment
  • environmental damage
  • begging and vagrancy
  • vandalism and graffiti.

Report Anti-Social Behaviour

To report Anti-Social Behaviour to us please email contact@chorley.gov.uk or call us on 01257 515151. We will then contact you to discuss your concerns and how we investigate ASB.

When reporting antisocial behaviour, you will need to explain:

  • what has happened
  • who or what is causing the behaviour
  • when it happened
  • how often is it happening
  • are any other services involved such as the Police or Registered Social Landlord.

In an emergency, you should report anti-social behaviour to Lancashire Police by telephone on 101 or 999.

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