Kent Police has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in Canterbury District 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 Police based in Canterbury, are conducting a Violence Against Women and Girls Walk and Talk Event in the High Street in Canterbury on Wednesday 20th July 2022 as well as an Off Road Vehicle nuisance operation in the Canterbury District later in the week 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.
Kent Police is 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 (csu@canterbury.gov.uk ), or to the Police (101 or via the Kent Police website) if people feel that they are at immediate risk or in danger.
Commenting, PC Green, ASB Enforcement Officer for Canterbury District said:
“Anti-social Behaviour in the community has a real detrimental effect to those who live and work there, by reporting issues to the Police or Local Authority you will ensure that those that need to know are aware of the issues, and as such can utilise resources in order to tackle the problems and target those responsible”
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 Kent Police are supporting this hugely important campaign. It is vital to develop partnership approaches across communities to deal with the growing challenges around ASB.”
For more information about ASB Awareness Week – visit www.resolveuk.org.uk/asbawarenessweek
