Bedfordshire Police backs national ASB Awareness Week

Bedfordshire Police is intensifying its efforts and demonstrating its commitment to combatting antisocial behaviour (ASB) this week for national ASB Awareness Week.

Across the county, community policing teams will play an active role in conducting dedicated operations to target ASB, carrying out weapon sweeps, and facilitating opportunities for residents to engage with police as part of the week of action, which starts today (Monday).

ASB Awareness Week, organised by ASB and community safety specialists Resolve, aims to encourage communities to take a stand against ASB by increasing awareness of the importance of reporting incidents and highlighting the available support for victims.

The week also provides an opportunity for police forces, local authorities, and other agencies to showcase their collective response to ASB and their efforts to build safer and stronger neighbourhoods for everyone.

With a focus on deterring and disrupting ASB, officers will be increasing their presence in areas identified by residents with recurring issues, and undertaking targeted operations to combat specific problems, such as vehicle nuisance and drug-related crime.

In addition, local teams will also be hosting engagement events and actively interacting with residents during their patrols, creating opportunities for community members to learn more about ASB and its impact, as well as share experiences and report issues. 

The purpose of this activity is not only to address immediate concerns, but also to establish a foundation for long-term community collaboration in the fight against ASB and associated criminality.

Community Policing Chief Inspector Jim Goldsmith, the force’s ASB lead, said: “We recognise the significant impact that ASB can have on communities and are committed to proactively addressing the issue through partnership working, prevention, and enforcement.

“Reports and information from community members are crucial in helping us tackle ASB effectively, as they provide us with intelligence to help us understand the full scale of the problem.

“Please continue to tell us what is happening in your neighbourhoods, either through our dedicated ASB online reporting form, by calling 101, or speaking to a local community officer. While not all incidents will trigger an immediate police response, your information is essential in helping us build strong evidence and take appropriate action to reduce ASB in Bedfordshire.”

If you have experienced or witnessed antisocial behaviour, you can report this through our dedicated ASB online reporting form.

You can also report non-emergency incidents to police by calling 101 or online.

Find out more about what antisocial behaviour is and what you can do about it.