Practice bank

An advertisement campaign designed by college students to highlight what anti-social behaviour (ASB) is and how to report it. The campaign has been launched in areas across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Milton Keynes. 

Delivering an early intervention and prevention programme to primary school children, identified by their teachers as having adverse childhood experiences.

Reducing street lighting to reduce anti-social behaviour in a residential area.

A workshop about anti-social behaviour and criminal damage designed to deliver to groups of students containing a presentation, activities, scenarios and a session plan.

West Yorkshire Police launched the anti-social behaviour and vulnerability analytical tool (ASVAT) to automatically draw together and utilise force data on anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Introduction of an off-road bike team to address anti-social behaviour (ASB) including damage to sports grounds, parks and farmland.

An exhibition by artists suffering substance addiction to increase engagement and referrals to drug recovery services within the hostel community.

Using an intelligence tool and bike security marking to maximise crime prevention opportunities.

Using a case management system to ensure all risk elements are captured in incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Lincoln City Centre Policing Team work with partners to reduce the harm caused by drugs, incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and acquisitive crime. 

Nottinghamshire Police have increased their use of closure orders on properties linked to crime or persistent nuisance. By removing access, these orders protect vulnerable people and restore peace while improving partner working with local agencies.

Using cooking to engage and motivate young people and young adults to deter them from committing serious violent crimes.

Using a PowerApp solution and a Power BI dashboard to record and evaluate community engagement. 

Collaborating with Community Speedwatch UK, to provide support for schemes aimed at improving road safety.

Dedicated role to support victims and applicants with anti-social behaviour case reviews (community triggers), manage anti-social behaviour cases and share best practice among partners.

A multi-agency criminal behaviour order (CBO) panel and training package for officers to improve the quality and quantity of CBOs.

A toolkit for officers to utilise when identifying, disrupting and problem-solving cuckooing and protecting vulnerable people.

A single point of contact for non-urgent digital advice for police officers and staff, which seeks to resolve all digital investigative enquiries through a network of subject matter expects.

A collaboration between West Midlands schools officers and a performing arts course at a sixth form college, resulting in an educational live performance addressing the dangers of criminality.

Using a platform to capture and analyse large volumes of customer feedback, gathered through conversational SMS and a bespoke website.

Creating a space to engage and problem solve with stakeholders and community representatives.

Preventing anti-social behaviour on a housing estate by using wooden gates built by students from the local college.

The predatory behaviour disruption partnership aims to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the evening and night-time economy (ENTE) by using civil tools and powers as an early intervention to predatory behaviour.

A dedicated team of officers and police staff investigating all firearm discharges and recoveries. 

Developing of 12 district prevention hubs with a centralised co-ordination function enabling a structured approach to implementation and delivery of problem-solving and prevention activities.

Using the geolocation alert and intelligence-sharing resources to enforce domestic violence protection orders (DVPO) and ensure the safety of victims of domestic abuse (DA).

A programme for those found committing anti-social behaviour (ASB) to repair the damage they inflicted on victims and communities.

Incident Management team has been created to improve compliance with National Crime Recording Standards by reviewing incidents to ensure all crimes are recorded in accordance with Home Office Counting Rules.

A four stage campaign to prevent the harassment and abuse of female runners through engagement, education, enforcement, and environment. 

Assessing and providing an action plan to the child centred policing team for each child stopped and searched in Cumbria. 

An online self-assessment tool for licensed premises, focusing on legal requirements and good practice to reduce impact at the venue and public spaces.

An initiative to encourage responsible dog ownership through engagement with dog owners.

Problem-solving hubs embracing joint working with partner agencies to resolve incidents of repeat crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.

Combining data and feedback to target police activity and improve relationships with local communities.

The motorcycle toolkit was produced to assist police officers dealing with motorcyclists at the side of the road for road traffic collisions (RTCs) and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Implementation of a multi-agency problem-solving approach to reduce vehicle related anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Wolstanton retail car park.

Wildlife crime and animal welfare workshop for police forces, covering the correct recording and accounting of reported wildlife crime/incidents and conservation concerns.  

Creating a new team to address the gap between the governance and skills development of its neighbourhood policing officers.

Working with local council partners to provide a more strategic approach for delivering a safer night-time economy (NTE). 

Creating a nominal pathway to guide police and local partner’s management of begging and shoplifting repeat offenders.

A multi-agency approach to tackling street sex work and the exploitation of vulnerable females.

Using a problem-solving approach to work with partnership agencies to address anti-social behaviour (ASB), acquisitive crime and illicit drug use.

Encouraging pride and neighbourliness within communities.

The placement of Safer Pods, visible, freestanding security and intrusion detection devices, in hot spot areas to prevent instances of retail crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

A multi-agency partnership approach to ensure women feel safer in public by encouraging reporting and using public space protection orders (PSPOs) to prevent harassment. 

Implementing monthly multi-agency meetings with local secondary schools to reduce anti-social behaviour among students and improve attendance. 

Using a problem-solving approach to work with partnership agencies to address embedded criminality.

Using a prevention activity to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) and violence by youths at or associated with Peterborough United football fixtures.

Lesson resources for schools, to teach children and young people about the law, policing and safeguarding.

Seizing and testing vaping devices to protect young people from serious health risks caused by illicit substance harm. 

Using public space protection orders (PSPOs) in Bradford to prohibit the anti-social use of motor vehicles.

A police mobile app developed for recording engagement, compliance and breaches of public spaces protection orders (PSPOs). Reports are submitted to the respective council community safety/enforcement team for logging and decision making as the prosecuting agency.

An initiative to encourage education around responsible dog ownership to reduce the number of serious dog attacks within a small community estate.

An online course by Blue Cross to educate individuals on responsible dog ownership legislation.

A local authority led scheme placing trained youth workers on key routes around schools and colleges to ensure young people feel safe walking home. 

A partnership approach to tackle an anti-social behaviour (ASB), rough sleeping, and drug use hotspot in a public open space adjacent to a retirement housing association. 

A sports early intervention programme to engage young people who are either at risk or involved in exploitation and criminality.

Working with forces to support investigations and prosecutions of illegal money lenders.

Improving safety of speeding personal watercraft (PWC) along the Essex coastline, known as Operation Wave Breaker.

A scenario-based activity to provide children, young people and vulnerable adults with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions in everyday situations.

A collaboration role between the Police, Fire and Health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention and reducing vulnerability. 

Using street outreach youth workers to conduct hot spot policing in areas of violent crime.

A youth diversion initiative using football and basketball to divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Communicating key messages to different age demographics with the aim to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB).

A virtual reality (VR) workshop to support children and young people who are at risk of criminal exploitation by increasing awareness of knife crime, gang culture, and decision-making.