New plan set to tackle anti-social behaviour and keep communities safe

Leicestershire Police has published a new Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Action Plan, outlining how it will work with partners and communities to prevent and reduce ASB across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland over the next three years.

The plan supports the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, a key commitment within the government’s Safer Streets mission, which places tackling anti-social behaviour at the heart of local policing.  

The new action plan sets out how the local partnership will take a coordinated, evidence‑based approach to understand local issues, target hotspot areas and protect those most affected.  

Superintendent Stephen Bunn, ASB lead for Leicestershire Police, said: “This action plan takes a whole system approach, giving clear direction on how anti-social behaviour will be tackled over the next three years, using evidence, data and structured problem‑solving to target the harm that has the greatest impact.  

“It sets out how the partnership will work together to identify hotspots, protect repeat and vulnerable victims, and apply the right tools and powers consistently and proportionately.  

“By strengthening case management, risk assessment and joint action through local partnerships, we are focused on preventing ASB early, intervening effectively where it persists, and improving outcomes for victims and communities.” 

The plan will be governed by the local Strategic Partnership Board (SPB) which includes representation from a wide range of partners including  Leicestershire Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, all local authorities, the Integrated Care Board, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, the Probation Service and local voluntary and community sector organisations.  

This partnership approach ensures shared leadership, accountability and decision‑making at a strategic level, with delivery routed through Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs), Joint Action Groups (JAGs) and local problem‑solving arrangements. It ensures ASB is tackled consistently, proportionately and collaboratively, rather than by policing alone.  

Jane Moore, chair of the Strategic Partnership Board Executive, made up of partners from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, working together to reduce violence and harm and create safer communities said: 

“Anti-social behaviour can have a real impact on how people feel about their neighbourhoods and town and city centres. Tackling it effectively requires strong partnership working, early intervention and listening to the concerns of local communities.   

“This action plan sets out how councils, the police and partners will work together to address the causes of ASB, support residents and businesses, and act where problems persist. By combining local authority powers with neighbourhood policing and community engagement, we can make a meaningful difference for people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.”   

A major focus of the plan is neighbourhood policing, with named local officers working closely with communities, councils, housing providers, businesses and charities to solve problems before they escalate.  

Read the plan here: ASB action plan Leicestershire  

Find out more about ASB, including how we deal with ASB and how to report here: Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) | Leicestershire Police