5 Tips to Reducing Anti-Social Behaviour in Bristol
We’ve been overjoyed to learn that Bristol security has improved over recent years. For example, Police.Uk shows that in February this year (2013), only 1,362 crimes reported – a huge drop from the 1,620 from February the year before.
But one thing that seems to have remained the same, is that anti-social behaviour is an area of crime that Bristol businesses seem to be vulnerable to. It accounts for around 1/3 of crimes reported, and so in our on-going efforts of making Bristol security better, we’ve provided our 5 top tips on tackling anti-social behaviour for businesses in Bristol.
Anti-Social Behaviour Eliminated in 5 Simple Steps
- Show Respect. This might seem counter-productive – after all, why should you be nice to somebody who’s determined to cause a nuisance? But it boils down to basic human psychology. If you can develop some sort of respect, rapport and even friendship with those who are loitering nearby, they’ll be less likely to want to do your business harm – and they’ll be more likely to listen when you tell them ‘enough’s enough’.
- Visible Warnings. If anti-social behaviour is an issue for your business, it’s worth placing signs that show it will not be tolerated. Of course, empty words do nothing, which brings us onto…
- Follow Through. Take action when it happens. Report it. Anti-social behaviour might seem like a minor crime compared to robbery and violence, but it’s still a crime – and therefore the police will treat it as such. Taking action will tell criminals that you’re serious.
- Bring the Professionals In. There are Bristol security companies specialising in the placement of expertly trained security guards for business premises. The presence of a Bristol security guard at your business is enough to warn criminals, but should anything happen, they can also serve to support any prosecution necessary.
- Nip it in the Bud. The best way to tackle all the above 4 points, is to do them as soon as you notice this kind of activity happening. The longer you leave it, the worse it will get – if you nip it in the bud, you’re stopping it getting worse further down the line.
Security guard services in Bristol are important for businesses, and anti-social behaviour is a big player that dents the image of Bristol being a secure place to work and live.
Help us make Bristol security better.