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<p>The Government is committed to tackling and preventing anti-social behaviour (ASB).
We know the serious impact that persistent ASB can have on both individuals and communities.
The 'Beating Crime Plan' published on 27 July 2021 laid out the Government’s commitment
to working with local agencies and partners to drive down anti-social behaviour.</p><p>
</p><p>The <em>Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 </em>provides a
range of flexible tools and powers to local agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Local areas decide how best to deploy these powers depending on the specific circumstances
of each individual case.</p><p> </p><p>Police recorded incidents do show a fall in
ASB since 2013/2014 from around 2.1m to 1.8m incidents in the year to June 2020/2021.</p><p>
</p><p>Home Office statutory guidance, which was updated last year, supports all local
agencies in using the powers from the <em>Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing
Act 2014 </em>and in taking the multi-agency approach that is needed to tackle and
prevent anti-social behaviour in a way that takes account of the needs of the victim
and the wider community</p>
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