Supporting victims of
anti-social behaviour
All reports of anti-social
behaviour or harassment are taken seriously and the safety of
residents and their households is always paramount.
You can report harrassment by calling our Crime and
Anti-Social Behaviour hotline on 0800 731 3300.
However, if you feel you are in immediate danger, please call the
police by calling 999.
- Women reporting sexual harassment or domestic violence will be
offered an interview with a female member of staff wherever
possible
- An interpreter or sign language interpreter can be arranged if
required
- If you can't visit a council office, for example because of a
disability, you can contact us by telephone or through a third
party and we will normally make an appointment to visit you at
home
- We will treat all reports of anti-social behaviour as strictly
confidential
- We can arrange for any letters sent to you to be translated
into your preferred language
- We will carry out repairs on the same day, where possible, to
council properties damaged as a result of anti-social
behaviour
- Any racist or offensive graffiti will be attended to within 24
hours of it being reported. Non-offensive graffiti will be removed
within seven days
- You will be referred to other agencies for support where
appropriate
- We will carry out an assessment of your home environment to
look at what repairs and security measures can be provided for
you