Anti-Social Behaviour
Living Free from Anti-Social Behaviour
Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure in their home and community. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can seriously affect quality of life, and Lancaster City Council works in partnership with the police, fire service, social housing landlords, and other community safety agencies to tackle it effectively.
What is Anti-Social Behaviour?
ASB refers to behaviour that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to individuals, or nuisance or annoyance in a residential setting. It can affect individuals, communities, or the environment.
Examples include:
- Drug dealing or use in public
- Street drinking
- Dangerous or noisy dogs
- Inconsiderate or inappropriate use of vehicles
- Rowdy or disruptive neighbours
- Vandalism and littering
- Hoax calls
- Hate-related incidents
Some types of ASB are criminal offences, such as drug dealing or criminal damage, and may result in arrest and prosecution.
How to Report Anti-Social Behaviour
If the behaviour involves criminal activity:
- Call 999 in an emergency.
- Call 101 for non-emergency police matters.
If you're unsure:
Lancaster City Council will assess your report and forward it to the police if necessary.
If you're a council tenant:
Report the issue to your Community Safety Officer.
If you're a tenant of a social landlord:
Report the issue to your housing provider, especially if it involves another tenant of the same landlord.
In all other cases:
You can report ASB directly to Lancaster City Council:
- Phone (Office Hours): 01524 582929
- Out of Hours Line: 01524 67099
- Email: chasb@lancaster.gov.uk
- Online Form: Report ASB
Post:
Community Safety Team
Lancaster City Council
Town Hall
Dalton Square
Lancaster
LA1 1PJ
Last updated: 12 March 2026