Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Law Enforcement Team increased patrol activity by over 71% in the first half of 2026. Source
- 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.