Anti-social behaviour (ASB)
Councils are currently reviewing strategies and licensing rules to tackle anti-social behaviour, with some seeing rising cases and others exceeding reduction targets.
Ealing Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed its Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing and approach to anti-social behaviour linked to these properties in October 2026, noting many hazards. Haringey Council is also undertaking a comprehensive review and update of its anti-social behaviour strategy to formalise its approach. In September 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council reported a significant rise in new anti-social behaviour cases, while Sutton Council exceeded its targets for reducing such cases.
Licensing decisions continue to address anti-social behaviour concerns. In August 2026, a Stoke Newington bar faced scrutiny over its late-night licence bid due to resident and police concerns about noise and public nuisance. Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee curtailed a Dalston venue's late-night licence in July 2026 following noise complaints. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Law Enforcement Team increased patrols in anti-social behaviour hotspots by 71% in the first half of 2026. No upcoming meetings are listed.
Key facts
- Ealing Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed HMO licensing and ASB in October 2026, finding 4,101 licensed HMOs. Source
- Haringey Council is reviewing and updating its anti-social behaviour strategy in October 2026 to improve oversight. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council reported 20 new anti-social behaviour cases in Q1 2026, as noted in September 2026. Source
- Sutton Council reduced anti-social behaviour cases from 42 to 19 per 1,000 homes by September 2026. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Law Enforcement Team increased patrols by 71% in anti-social behaviour hotspots in H1 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 23 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.