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Please review the following update regarding Anti Social Behaviour which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.
Let’s Work Together to Keep Our Community Safe, Respectful, and Welcoming
🔊 NOISY NEIGHBOURS – IT’S MORE THAN JUST NOISE
Excessive or repeated noise can:
- Disturb sleep and daily routines
- Increase stress and anxiety
- Create tension between households
- Reduce overall quality of life
Be considerate:
Keep music at a reasonable level, avoid late‑night shouting, and let neighbours know in advance if you’re hosting a gathering.
Small actions make a big difference.
🚶 LOITERING – HOW IT AFFECTS PUBLIC SPACES
When large groups gather in places like shop entrances, stairwells, parks, or outside homes, it can make others feel uneasy or unsafe.
Loitering can also lead to:
- Littering
- Minor vandalism
- Intimidation (even if unintentional)
- Reduced use of public areas
Public spaces are for everyone.
Let’s make sure they feel safe, open, and welcoming.
🤲 BEGGING - A COMPLEX ISSUE THAT NEEDS COMPASSION
While aggressive or persistent begging can be distressing, it’s important to remember that many people who beg may be:
- Homeless
- Struggling with addiction
- Facing financial hardship
- In need of support services
The aim is safety AND compassion.
Reporting concerns helps connect vulnerable people to the right support, not simply move them on.
🌍 WHY ANTI‑SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR MATTERS
Anti‑social behaviour doesn’t just create inconvenience - it affects entire communities:
- People feel unsafe in their own neighbourhood
- Public spaces become less inviting
- Community trust breaks down
- Local services face extra pressure
- Businesses and families are impacted
A respectful environment makes life better for everyone.
đź“ž WHAT YOU CAN DO
If you notice persistent issues such as noise, nuisance, loitering, or begging:
- Report it to your local council or neighbourhood team
- Contact housing officers for tenancy‑related issues
- Reach out to support services if someone appears vulnerable
- Speak to community wardens or local police for urgent matters
Your report helps keep the community safe and ensures the right help is given to the right people.
🤝 RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY • COMMUNITY
Every action - big or small - contributes to a safer, more positive environment.
Be considerate. Be aware. Be part of the solution.
**Let’s protect our spaces.
Let’s support our neighbours.
Let’s build a community we can all be proud of.**
 Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. There are 13 different types of antisocial behaviour that we may be able to help with, including abandoned vehicles, littering or drugs paraphernalia and street drinking. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website. If you have witnessed or experienced antisocial behaviour, you can report it online. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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