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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Antisocial Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. We are delighted to be supporting Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, the aim of which is to raise awareness of ASB, encourage communities to take a stand and to highlight the help that is available to those facing it.
Anti-social behaviour is conduct that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm, distress, nuisance or annoyance to others. It can take many forms and often can be part of a criminal offence.
We take all reports of ASB extremely seriously and have worked with partners to carry out the following work in recent months:
• Basingstoke: Officers secured six partial closure orders at properties between February and June this year as they continue to clamp down on ASB in the town.
• Hart: In April, two teenagers were issued community resolutions following reports that a catapult had been used in Darby Green.
• Rushmoor: In May, a shoplifter was jailed and handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order which has banned him from entering stores in Farnborough.
• Test Valley: In June, officers launched an Andover Youth Activities Survey, which has received more than 250 responses, in our bid to help reduce ASB in the town.
• Winchester: In April, officers secured a partial closure order at an address following repeated reports of ASB and drug-related activity.
• East Hants: In May, officers carried out more than 140 dedicated patrols in Bordon following reports of ASB in the town centre, The Shed and Forest Centre.
• Havant: In June, officers seized 10 vehicles as part of a joint RPU operation targeting anti-social behaviour and anti-social vehicle use in the Leigh Park area.
• Portsmouth: In April, two people were arrested for breaching a partial closure order that was imposed following reports of ASB at a property.
• Gosport: In April, we secured a full closure order at a shop on the High Street to prevent the sale of illegal vapes, tobacco and to prevent ASB and underage sales.
• Fareham: In May, officers authorised a dispersal order for Fareham town centre following reports of ASB and criminal damage.
• Isle of Wight: In May, officers secured three partial closure orders on properties in Newport following reports of ASB and drug-related activity.
• Southampton: In February, a 15-year-girl who was the ringleader of a group of teens who repeatedly behaved anti-socially and aggressively towards residents was sentenced at youth court.
• New Forest: In June, a man was jailed after pleading guilty to multiple shopliftings and Criminal Behaviour Order breaches in Lymington and Pennington.
ASB, Business Crime & Problem-Solving Police Sergeant Chris Collins said: “I want to be clear – we take all reports of anti-social behaviour extremely seriously because we know the impact it has on all our communities.
“Our officers work hard all year round and will always look to make use of the powers that we have at our disposal to help tackle and reduce ASB in your area.
“When appropriate, we can authorise dispersal orders, carry out dedicated ASB patrols, and work with partners and the courts to secure closure orders on nuisance properties.
“Our teams also work tirelessly to provide the relevant evidence so the courts can hand out Criminal Behaviour Orders to help persistent offenders limit their offending.”
PS Collins added: “I hope you can see from our recent work across all districts that tackling ASB is a priority and something that we are passionate about reducing.
“We have dedicated officers and teams in all areas and in recent weeks we have secured multiple closure orders, carried out countless dedicated patrols, and seized nuisance vehicles.
“But this work doesn’t stop. Throughout the summer will we continue to work with the local community and our partners to make your areas a safe place for people to live, work and visit.
“Unfortunately, we know that some people don’t report anti-social behaviour when they see it or experience it. Please know that every report you make helps us to take action, and we are better able to tackle these problems when people report what is happening within their community, so please tell us.”
We have lots of information about the different types of anti-social behaviour which can be found here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/
If you see or experience any anti-social behaviour that may be causing a risk to yourself or someone else, or which you think may be a crime, then please report to the police by calling 101, or report online: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/
And it isn’t just the police that have powers to tackle ASB. Read more here about how other partners can help you as well: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/2021-10/Recognising%20%26%20Reporting%20ASB%20FINAL.pdf
Here is some great information for parents, carers and guardians to help keep children and young people safe: https://www.safe4me.co.uk/parents/
For activities for young people in Hampshire, please see a link to the Families Magazine, which has great options across all areas:
https://familiesonline.co.uk/local-magazine/families-hampshire-north/
https://familiesonline.co.uk/local-magazine/families-south-hampshire-and-west-sussex-magazine/
 Tackling anti-social behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. These include: civil injunctions. criminal behaviour orders. public spaces protection orders. community protection notices. dispersal powers. closure powers.
The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and anti-social behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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