Anti social behaviour and nuisance
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and complaints about noise disturbance including house and car
alarms.
More detailed information on noise pollution is available at the
National Society of Clean Air website. Use the links in the right
hand column for more information.
The Anti-Social Behaviour team are committed to tackling and
reducing the incidents of anti-social behaviour to achieve a safer
community.
Anti-Social Behaviour Team
The Anti-Social Behaviour team work together with the
Rochdale Safer Communities Partnership (
RSCP
), which
consists of a number of agencies including Rochdale Council, the
Police, the Probation Service, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, and
the Health Authority. They all work together to tackle the problem
efficiently.
Anti-social behaviour covers a range of nuisance including:
- Verbal abuse
- Vandalism
- Graffiti
- Racial Abuse
- Dealing drugs
- Drinking alcohol in the street
- Threatening / intimidating behaviour
This definition covers the actions of individuals and larger
groups. It is not intended as a comprehensive list. Any behaviour
which causes harassment, alarm or distress is anti-social.
What can be done?
There are a number of ways in which the
RSCP
can address anti-social behaviour. These actions include:
- Warning letters
- Home visits
- Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC’s)
- Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO’s)
- Supportive Programmes
How can the community help?
ASBO’s are
community based orders that involve local people not only in the
collection of evidence, but also by helping to enforce breaches. By
their nature, they encourage local communities to become actively
involved in reporting crime and disorder and contributing
effectively in “making the Borough a place where everyone is safe
and feels safe.”
Diary sheets
To help us
to stop anti-social behaviour in the community we would require the
completion of incident diary sheets. The diary sheets would be used
to provide evidence in court.
Reporting anti-social behaviour
The support of the community is vital in reporting and
identifying individuals who cause anti-social behaviour.
- To report serious anti-social behaviour happening now call
999
- To report non-urgent anti-social behaviour incidents to the
Police call 0161 872 5050
- To report fly tipping call 0845 226 1800
- To report rubbish fires and noise nuisance call Environmental Health
- To anonymously provide information to CrimeStoppers call 0800
555 111
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders
When
contacting the Police about someone who is subject of an
Anti-Social Behaviour Order, please make this clear to the operator
when making your call.
In the first instance:
If you are a tenant
living in a rented house, you should contact your landlord to make
them aware that you are having a problem.
- Rochdale Boroughwide Housing - 0845 070
5170
- West Pennine Housing Association - 0161 621
4110
- Ashiana Housing Association - 01706
712252
- St Vincent's Housing Association - 01706
354640
- Guinness Trust - 0845 603 3542
- Contour - 0845 602 1120
To report non-urgent anti-social behaviour please contact the
Anti-Social Behaviour team.
Case Intervention Group
The Case Intervention Group (CIG) is a forum through which the
anti-social behaviour team and partner agencies discuss individuals
involved with or at risk of becoming involved with anti-social
behaviour and crime. They bring together professionals who will
support the young people, adults and or families.
The Case Intervention Group (CIG) is a forum
through which the Anti-Social Behaviour Team and partner agencies
discuss individuals involved with or at risk of becoming involved
with anti-social behaviour and crime in the borough of
Rochdale.
What does the Case Intervention Group
do?
The Case Intervention Group brings together
professionals who will support young people, adults and families,
where risk factors or emerging patterns of anti-social or criminal
behaviour has been identified.
What happens at the Case Intervention
Group?
The forum meets on a monthly basis to discuss all referrals of
individuals or families at risk or engaging with anti-social
behaviour and crime.
Who can refer cases to the Case
Intervention Group?
Members of the public who have concerns regarding individuals and
their involvement with anti-social behaviour may contact the
Anti-Social Behaviour Team for advice and support.
The Anti-Social Behaviour Team will first investigate complaints
from members of the public. This Team will then bring identified
individuals and families to the panel.
If you would like to refer a case to the Case
Intervention Group or you would like further information please
contact the Anti-Social Behaviour Team.
Off-road biking
If you are experiencing nuisance with off-road
biking you can receive advice and information from a dedicated
Greater Manchester Police Authority website. You can also report
nuisance off road biking in your area.
Stop off road nuisance
website