Supporting ASB Awareness Week 2022
Running from July 18 to 22, ASB Awareness Week 2022 aims to encourage communities to take a stand against ASB and highlight the actions that can be taken by those experiencing it.
18th July 2022
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Alison Lowe OBE have joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in West Yorkshire safe.
Running from July 18 to 22, ASB Awareness Week 2022 aims to encourage communities to take a stand against ASB and highlight the actions that can be taken by those experiencing it.
Organised by Resolve, the UK’s leading ASB and community safety organisation, the week features a series of events all across the UK involving Councils, Police Forces, Housing Associations, charities, community groups and sports clubs.
The Mayoral Combined Authority based in West Yorkshire will be highlighting the work being done by projects who have received funding from the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund to mark the return of ASB Awareness Week for 2022.
Recent YouGov research commissioned by Resolve found that more than half of people (56%) believe that ‘more needs to be done’ to tackle ASB in their community. However, after they witnessed or experienced ASB, a similar proportion of the public (57%) said that they did not report it to anyone.
Tracy and Alison are urging members of the public not to suffer in silence if they experience ASB. Incidents can be reported to the anti-social behaviour team at the local Council, or to the Police if people feel that they are at immediate risk or in danger.
Tracy, added: “Anti-social behaviour has a damaging effect on individuals and communities. That’s why I’m determined to do more about it, working alongside Police Officers and PCSOs. It forms an important part of my Police and Crime Plan and another reason for my commitment to increase officers and staff numbers by 750.
“I would encourage people to report ASB to ensure we get the right support to people quickly. Please don’t suffer in silence.”
Alison added: “ASB problems can often be complex, involving housing, police, council, and it is important that people know that they can approach any of these agencies to get help.
“The Violence Reduction Unit works in your local district to support young people who may be vulnerable to ASB and prevent escalation to more serious incidents.
“We know that ASB can sometimes be motivated by Hate. You can report this to both the police, or third party reporting centres. You will be listened to and supported. You can also contact Stop Hate UK West Yorkshire, with an app available free online in the app stores, if you don’t want to contact the police.”
Rebecca Bryant OBE, Chief Executive of Resolve added:
“ASB is not low-level crime. It can have a long-lasting impact on the lives of victims and communities and can be a precursor to more serious crime.
“It is important that the challenge of ASB continues to be given the priority it needs so that people everywhere feel safe in their homes and communities.
“We are delighted that the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin and her Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Alison Lowe are supporting this hugely important campaign. It is vital to develop partnership approaches across communities to deal with the growing challenges around ASB.”