Staying Safe All anti-social behaviour articles

All anti-social behaviour articles

Anti-social behaviour can range from dropping litter to serious harassment. It can have a major negative effect on your health and your quality of life.

A hate crime or incident are acts of violence, aggression, prejudice or hostility directed at someone because of their, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, transgender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.

A learning disability is a life-long condition. It affects a person’s ability to communicate or to do everyday things. People with a learning disability find it harder than others to learn, understand and communicate.

Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave. 1 in 4 people in the UK have a mental health problem which affects their daily life, relationships or physical health.

If you have a problem with noise in your neighbourhood there are several courses of action you can take, depending upon the seriousness of the problem.

There are several types of problems that you may experience in your neighbourhood. You may have noisy neighbours, or you may be experiencing verbal abuse or threats from someone in your area.

A Safe Space is a friendly place you can go if you feel scared, upset, or need someone to talk to. You can find these places in shops, cafés, libraries, and other venues across the city. They’re open to everyone and they won’t judge you.

Vandalism and graffiti can contribute greatly to the fear of crime. Find out how to report it here.

There are many ways that you can deal with crime or community safety issues. This section explains some of these, giving contact details of those who can help.