Anti Social Behaviour Strategy

Why we are creating a new Anti‑Social Behaviour (ASB) Strategy

The Anti‑Social Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004) says that every council in Scotland must work with the police to create, publish and review a plan for how they deal with anti‑social behaviour in their area.

We are now working on the next ASB strategy for Angus.

This strategy will explain:

• The types of anti‑social behaviour happening in Angus
• The services that already exist to prevent and deal with ASB
• How services in Angus will respond
• How the council and the police will work together and share information

We want to hear from people who live in Angus, especially anyone who has experienced or been affected by anti‑social behaviour.

Your views will help shape the next strategy.

What do we mean by anti‑social behaviour?

The legislation states someone is behaving anti‑socially if they:

• Do something that causes, or is likely to cause, alarm or distress to another person, or
• Behave in a way that causes, or is likely to cause, alarm or distress to someone who does not live in the same household

“Behaviour” includes speech, and a “course of conduct” means the behaviour has happened at least twice.

“Likely to cause” means that anyone (not just the person affected) can say whether the behaviour is anti‑social.

Examples of anti‑social behaviour

• Noise nuisance
• Aggressive or threatening behaviour
• Vandalism or graffiti
• Littering, fly‑tipping or dog fouling
• Deliberately starting fires
• Misusing or dealing illegal substances

What is not anti‑social behaviour?

These things are usually not classed as ASB unless they cause serious disturbance:

• Normal household noise (e.g. washing machines) unless it is very late at night or early morning
• Young people playing or hanging out, unless they are being disruptive or intimidating
• Not being able to park outside your own home
• DIY or car repairs, unless they happen late at night or early morning
• Disagreements between neighbours about gardens or boundaries
• Domestic abuse (this is a crime and dealt with separately)

How you can help

We want as many people as possible in Angus to take part in shaping the 2026–2031 Angus Anti‑Social Behaviour Strategy.

You can answer the questions on this page.
You do not need to give your name, but you can leave contact details if you want us to get back to you.

If you need assistance completing this form please call the Accessline on 03452 777 778 or email protectingpeopleaangus@angus.gov.uk . You can also ask for assistance in your local library.

The survey will close on 25 May 2026.