Anti-social Behaviour

Our main role is to liaise with all partners in the Crime Reduction Partnership and to provide a focus for multi-agency working.

Mission Statement

To improve the quality of life for the people of Islington by promoting multi-agency working to tackle anti-social behaviour in the borough, in partnership with residents and appropriate stakeholders.

Objectives

• reduce anti-social behaviour, particularly problems caused by young people on estates and around schools
• liaise with all partners of the Safer Islington Partnership and provide a focus for multi-agency working in the exchange of information and decision-making
• review existing protocols and procedures relating to partnership action in dealing with anti-social behaviour
• develop and promote best practice, policy and procedures for dealing with anti-social behaviour
• set up systems for promoting, overseeing and supporting the ABC scheme
• promote the value of early intervention, mediation and diversion, as well as non-legal and legal powers available, as a range of options for tackling issues
• assist with empowering and encouraging the community in reporting incidents of anti-social behaviour
• liaise closely with legal services for advice, guidance and action on civil remedies, where appropriate
• assist with publicising successes to build community confidence and promote service delivery improvements
• use information technology to identify and analyse hotspots of activity, and work with partners to identify the range of options available for tackling the problem
• promote the good work in Islington to other organisations across the country
  

Acceptable Behaviour Contracts in Islington

ABCs as used in Islington were featured in the recent Police Reform white paper. This can be viewed on the Police reform website, under useful links on the right of this page.

Reporting Anti-Social Behaviour

To report anti-social behaviour incidents in your neighbourhood, contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team. Find contact details the Police’s Safer Neighbourhoods website (follow the link on right hand side) and enter your postcode.

In an emergency situation, always dial 999.