It is important to report anti-social behaviour (ASB) to the appropriate organisation.
Reporting incidents helps both us and the police to:
- understand the problem
- build up evidence
- take action
When we receive reports that should be made to the police, we will advise how to make the report to the appropriate place.
Reporting crime and ASB to the police
All criminal behaviour should be reported to the police. Call 999 in an emergency, if someone is in immediate danger or a crime is in progress.
If it is not an emergency, you can:
- report it using the non-emergency number 101
- criminal behaviour can also be reported online
The following common ASB issues are dealt with by the Metropolitan Police and can be reported online:
- misuse of fireworks
- dangerous dogs
- dangerous driving or speeding
- cuckooing
- verbal abuse and harassment
- a hate crime or hate incident
- use and dealing of drugs
- vandalism and criminal damage to property
- violence when physical harm is threatened or committed (including use of weapons)
Report anti-social behaviour to the police
Criminal activity reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111, if the person making the report does not want to give the police their details.
Reporting environmental ASB for us to investigate
There is a range of different types of ASB that can be reported to us. This covers but is not limited to the following that can take place across Haringey, including in our parks and greenspaces:
- abandoned vehicles
- some types of noise nuisance
- vandalism or graffiti
- dumped rubbish and fly tipping
- discarded needles and drug paraphernalia
Environmental problems can also be reported using our Love Clean Streets mobile app. This includes:
- abandoned vehicles
- damaged street furniture
- dumped rubbish
- flyposting
- graffiti
Reporting personal or nuisance ASB to us
If you are experiencing personal or nuisance ASB, you should report this directly to us. You can do this online using our reporting form:
Reporting personal or nuisance ASB
You can also make your report:
- by telephone (during office hours): 020 8489 1000
- in person at one of our customer service centres
We aim to assess reports of ASB within 1 working day.
Incidents where you are a victim of crime, or you witness criminal behaviour, should be reported directly to the police.
If we can help, the case will be assigned to someone for further investigation. The lead officer for the reporting person’s case will aim to contact you within 5 working days.
We will let the reporting person know if we are unable help.
Anyone can report a statutory nuisance to us, or alternatively, you can get help from your local:
Housing association residents, private renters and homeowners
If your report is about a housing association tenant, private renter or a homeowner, then we may signpost you somewhere else to make your report. For example, we might advise contacting their landlord, or another service or organisation.
Housing association residents should report anti-social behaviour directly to their housing association. They have a responsibility to deal with complaints about anti-social behaviour.
Complaints about private renters should be reported directly to the landlord responsible for the property. They have a responsibility to deal with complaints about ASB from their property.