Definition of Anti-Social Behaviour, Hate & Race Crime

Any behaviour can be anti-social depending on a number of factors including:

• Where the behaviour takes place
• The context in which it takes place
• The location and the tolerance of the community
• The expectations about the quality of life in the area

Examples of anti-social behaviour are outlined with in The Trust's Tenancy Agreement and Anti-social Behaviour Policy and may include, but is not limited to:

• Using abusive or insulting words or behaviour (including foul or offensive language)
• Intimidation
• Racial harassment/harassment
• Using or threatening to use violence
• Domestic violence
• Drug dealing
• Alcohol and substance abuse
• Intimidation caused by youths gathering in public places
• Serious noise nuisance
• Damaging property or threatening to damage another person's home or possessions
• Graffiti
• Litter
• Dog fouling
• Nuisance vehicles
• Fly tipping