Crime and Disorder Act definition: 
ASB is defined as behaviour that causes "or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not in the same household"
Forms of Anti-Social Behaviour and Nuisance Behaviour:
If you, your family or any visitors to your home are involved in
any of the following activities then your home may be at risk.
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Using a property for illegal purposes
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Racial, Homophobic or other harassment
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Threatening behaviour towards others
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Vandalism
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Noise nuisance including music, hobbies, animals and people in your property
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Nuisance caused by animals at the property
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Graffiti
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Domestic Violence/Abuse
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Dumping rubbish and misuse of communal areas
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Dangerous use of fireworks and fire setting
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Harassment - which includes:
- intimidation
- abusive or insulting words & behaviour
- physical abuse
- acts or words which interfere with peace or another person
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Vehicle related nuisance
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Damaging neighbours' homes or property
Many criminal acts are also Anti Social Behaviour – for example vandalism, drug dealing, abusive language or abusive behaviour.
Other Problems
For problems with issues such as stray dogs, dog fouling, abandoned vehicles or fly tipping please ring the councils Environmental Call Centre on 0113 398 4760 or use the links on the right for further information.