ASB Awareness Week 2024, which begins on Monday (18 November, 2024), 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, housing associations, charities, community groups and sports clubs.
The council and its partners, including West Midlands Police and the Wolverhampton ASB Team, will be carrying out community engagement activities, patrols, while School Intervention Prevention Officers and Violence Reduction Partnership will be working with local schools to educate pupils about the issue of ASB.
The council is also urging members of the public not to suffer in silence if they experience ASB. Incidents can be reported to the Wolverhampton ASB Team on 01902 556789, by email asbu@wolverhamptonhomes.org.uk or at Wolverhampton Homes | Report anti-social behaviour, or to the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. For further information, please visit Anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Digital and Community, said: “We know that anti-social behaviour can cause a great deal of distress, and that's why we’re committed to working with the public and other organisations across Wolverhampton to investigate and resolve issues as soon as possible.
“Nobody should suffer in silence, and I would urge residents to report any incidents to the local ASB or policing team.
“We also have a range of events taking place in Wolverhampton to support ASB Awareness Week and I encourage residents to take part and help make it clear that ASB has no place in Wolverhampton.”
Chief Inspector Nathan Murray of Wolverhampton Police said: “We know that anti-social behaviour can cause a great deal of distress for victims and communities. West Midlands Police take reports of ASB very seriously and are committed to tackling it swiftly, firmly and fairly.
“In Wolverhampton there will be a number of events and activities to mark ASB awareness week and I’d encourage residents to get involved and learn more about how we work with partners to solve issues, prevent ASB, support victims and tackle the behaviour of perpetrators.”
