Fighting Anti-Social Behaviour

Anti-Social Behaviour is by far the most prevalent crime being reported in Clevedon, according to police.uk. In fact, for the year of 2014, it accounted for more than 47% of all crimes reported with a staggering number of 164 incidents.

On average, 3.15 incidents involving anti-social behaviour in Clevedon are recorded by police per week, and it dominates all other types of crime reported in Clevedon.

As anti-social behaviour can be a big Clevedon security concern – it is often anti-social behaviour that is the precursor to more serious crimes – it is important businesses and residents understand how to tackle it as and when they are faced with it. And the problem is so much so that North Somerset Council has even published advice on their website to help people deal with this issue (source: http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/community/anti_social_behaviour/Pages/Anti-social-behaviour.aspx)

What to Do When Facing Anti-Social Behaviour

First, you’ll need to recognise what anti-social behaviour actually is. And this term does cover a very large number of activities. According to North Somerset Council’s website, anti-social behaviour can include:

• Abandoned vehicles
• Animal-related problems
• Drinking in the street
• Drug or substance misuse
• Fly-tipping
• Graffiti
• Littering
• Rowdy behaviour
• Prostitution
• Intimidation and harassment
• Vandalism

If you witness this around your business premises or near your home, you should make sure you report it. Reporting this kind of behaviour helps the local police force make a stand. If you hire a Clevedon security guard at your business place, you are in an even better position to ensure things are kept in check – but at a very minimum, remember to inform the police or your local council representative (depending on how serious the issue is – if you’re in danger or feel threatened, call the police). When reporting this behaviour, remember to inform the person you speak to:

• What happened
• Where it happened
• Who was involved

Local Clevedon Security Initiatives

Clevedon even hosts anti-social behaviour and hate crime drop-in sessions, which might help you to understand the issue even more and find the kind of support you need. Details of these events in Clevedon and the surrounding areas can be found on the North Somerset Council’s website, but for those of you interested in Clevedon specifically, the session is held on the first Monday of each calendar month at The Barn, Children’s Centre, between 10 and 11am.