Issue

Anti-social behaviour (ASB)

15 stories · discussed at 24 council meetings · 21 councils

Councils are currently addressing anti-social behaviour through new strategies, licensing reviews, and by monitoring its impact on resident satisfaction.

Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team noted an increase in new anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases in September 2026, while Sutton Council's Housing, Economy and Business Committee heard that ASB reduction targets were exceeded. Hammersmith and Fulham's Law Enforcement Team increased patrols by 71% in the first half of 2026 in ASB hotspots.

Concerns about noise and public nuisance led Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee D to curtail a venue's late-night licence in July 2026, and a Stoke Newington bar's licence bid faced scrutiny in August 2026. Separately, Tower Hamlets' Overview & Scrutiny Committee noted declining tenant satisfaction with ASB handling in March 2026.

Bexley Council's Community Safety Scrutiny Project Sub Group is scheduled to meet in September 2026 to develop a scrutiny review project plan for community safety, including anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour is defined as conduct causing harassment, alarm, or distress to individuals or communities.

Key facts

  1. Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team noted 20 new anti-social behaviour cases in the first quarter of the financial year in September 2026. Source
  2. Sutton Council's Housing, Economy and Business Committee heard that anti-social behaviour cases reduced from 42 to 19 per 1,000 homes in September 2026. Source
  3. Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee D curtailed a venue's late-night licence in July 2026 due to noise and public nuisance concerns. Source
  4. Hammersmith and Fulham's Law Enforcement Team increased patrol activity by over 71% in the first half of 2026. Source
  5. Bexley Council approved its Community Safety Strategy 2026-2030, prioritising anti-social behaviour, in April 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Kensington and Chelsea Council Sees Dip in Housing Repair Satisfaction Amidst Rising Anti-Social Behaviour Housing repair satisfaction has seen a dip, with resident satisfaction falling to 82.65% in the first quarter of the financial year, down from 86.90% in the previous quarter.... Kensington and Chelsea 24 September 2026
  2. Sutton Council Exceeds Anti-Social Behaviour Reduction Targets Sutton Council's plans to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) have exceeded their targets, with performance in this area showing a significant improvement. The Housing, Economy... Sutton 17 September 2026
  3. Stoke Newington bar faces scrutiny over late-night licence bid A Stoke Newington bar is facing renewed scrutiny over its bid to extend its late-night licence, with residents and the Metropolitan Police raising significant concerns about... Hackney 1 August 2026
  4. Dalston venue's late-night licence slashed amid noise fears A Dalston venue's late-night licence has been significantly curtailed following concerns raised by residents and council officers regarding noise and potential public nuisance. Hackney 21 July 2026
  5. H&F Council's Law Enforcement Team Boosts Patrols by 71% with New Mobile App Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Law Enforcement Team (LET) has significantly increased its patrol activity by over 71% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
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  7. Bexley Council Approves 2026-2030 Community Safety Strategy Focused on Crime Reduction and Reassurance Bexley Council has officially approved its Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2030, a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing safety and tackling crime across the borough. The... Bexley 11 April 2026
  8. Tenant satisfaction declines due to housing repairs and anti-social behaviour issues Tenant satisfaction with Tower Hamlets Council services has seen a decline, particularly in the areas of housing repairs and the handling of anti-social behaviour (ASB),... Tower Hamlets 25 March 2026