District Council continues their commitment to address anti-social behaviour during ASB Awareness Week

Led by Resolve, the UK’s leading organisation on community safety and ASB, the week is backed by Resolve members, HM Government, Local Government Association, and key partners including the National Police Chiefs’ Council, National Fire Chiefs’ Council, Historic England, Neighbourhood Watch, the Premier League Charitable Fund, Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and others.

Now in its fifth year, ASB Awareness Week 2025 highlights the impact that ASB has on victims and communities, raises awareness of the support available to victims, and promotes partnership working, bringing together councils, housing associations, police, charities, youth organisations and community groups, reflective of the fact that everyone has a role in tackling ASB.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is raising awareness throughout the week about how residents can report anti-social behaviour, including through channels such as Nottinghamshire Police and the District Council itself. The campaign will also highlight the support available to victims in the district who are affected by anti-social behaviour. These efforts highlight the District Council’s commitment to addressing ASB.

Recent research from YouGov, commissioned by Resolve, found that:

• Nearly 1 in 5 people have considered moving home due to ASB.
• 1 in 10 have actually moved.
• Despite this, over half of those who experienced or witnessed ASB did not report it.

Councillor Paul Peacock, Leader from Newark and Sherwood District Council said: “Anti-social behaviour can have a serious and lasting impact on individuals, families, and entire communities. That’s why we are proud to support ASB Awareness Week and stand alongside our partners to raise awareness, encourage reporting, and ensure that victims know they are not alone. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home and neighbourhood, and we are committed to making that a reality for all our residents.”

“Our continued commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour is reflected in the work we do every day—from supporting victims and taking enforcement action, to delivering education programmes and events that engage young people across the district. These initiatives help build understanding, promote positive behaviours, and empower the next generation to contribute to safer communities. ASB Awareness Week is an important opportunity to highlight the support available and to remind residents that their voices matter. We will keep working together to build safer, stronger communities throughout Newark and Sherwood.”

Rebecca Bryant OBE, Chief Executive of Resolve, said: “ASB is not low-level. It can have a devastating and long-lasting impact on individuals and communities and often escalates to increasingly harmful behaviour.

“We are delighted that Newark and Sherwood District Council is backing this vital campaign. It is only through strong local partnerships that we can meet the growing challenge of ASB and ensure people feel safe where they live.”

In an emergency or if a crime is in progress, call 999 immediately. To report a non-emergency crime or nuisance, contact the Police on 101. To report anti-social behaviour (ASB) to Newark and Sherwood District Council: Privacy Notice | Anti-social Behaviour | Newark and Sherwood District Council. Alternatively, you can also report ASB directly to Nottinghamshire Police by visiting: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/report-online

Don’t suffer in silence—help and support are available.

For more information about ASB Awareness Week, visit: www.resolveuk.org.uk/asb-awareness-week