Anti-Social Behaviour Anti-Social Behaviour continues to account for a considerable amount of demand across the partnership and continues to cause harm to individuals and communities. In 2021-22 in South Staffordshire there were 1498 incidents of anti-social behaviour recorded by the Police which was a 6% decrease on levels in 2019-2020. The decrease in local rates of ASB are in line with national levels too. As was the case prior to the pandemic, local ASB in 2021-22 was dominated by Rowdy & Inconsiderate Behaviour, which accounts for around two-thirds (66.3%) of Police-recorded ASB. A further 20% of all ASB comprises of Neighbour Disputes, and 6% is Vehicle Related. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 introduced Tools and Powers to tackle anti- social behaviour. These are available to Local Authorities, Police and Housing Providers and can incur Fixed Penalty fines of £100 or fines up to £2500. These Tools and Powers include Public Spaces Protection Orders which have been implemented in six areas of South Staffordshire including Wombourne, Shareshill, Westcroft, Baggeridge and Great Wyrley. Community Protection Notices are served on individuals or bodies to discourage behaviour reoccurring and Civil Injunctions, Criminal Behaviour Orders and Closure Powers are other Tools and Powers available too. Housing providers in South Staffordshire are looking at their Anti-Social Behaviour policies to reclassify some types of behaviour which falls within noise and pest control to ensure tenants are not penalised for behaviour caused by lifestyles rather than being anti-social. The Multi Agency Vulnerability Hub works closely with partners in South Staffordshire to establish reasons behind anti-social behaviour, as behind the behaviour is often a vulnerability where support is required to change particular circumstances. Also through the Hub, Victim Support provide a Victim’s Champion and Mediation Services through their service provision “Harmony”.
Young people’s activities are supported across the district by Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS), offering a variety of activities for 8-18 year olds.
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