The legal definition of anti-social behaviour (ASB) is:
Acting in a manner that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. To one or more persons, not of the same household.
How to report anti-social behaviour
It is important that low level nuisance is dealt with by the appropriate agency and not allowed to get worse. If you do not report it we cannot help resolve problems.
Information will be treated in confidence and your personal details will not be disclosed unless we have your agreement.
Acts of a criminal nature
Serious incidents which are acts of a criminal nature should be passed directly to West Yorkshire Police:
- Non-emergencies, phone: 101.
- In an emergency, phone: 999.
- West Yorkshire Police - Help and Advice.
Other anti-social behaviour incidents
Other anti-social behaviour includes, but is not limited to:
- Rowdy or nuisance.
- Street drinking or begging.
- Abusive language.
- Harass, threaten or intimidate.
For all other ASB incidents, please contact:
- Anti-social behaviour unit
- Email: asb.unit@calderdale.gov.uk.
- Phone: (01422) 288001.
Vulnerable victims of anti-social behaviour
If you, or someone you know is vulnerable and suffers anti-social behaviour, we can help.
Please contact our Partnership Team, phone: (01422) 288001.
For more details, visit: Safetynet Resources.