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<p>The Government is committed to tackling and preventing anti-social behaviour (ASB).
We know the serious impact that persistent anti-social behaviour can have on both
individuals and communities.</p><p>We monitor the national statistics on ASB through
police recorded crime incident data and the Crime Survey for England and Wales, which
presents people’s perceptions of levels of ASB. Given the localised nature of ASB,
we do not currently plan to introduce a national standard for the reporting of ASB
or create a national database.</p><p>We do, however, keep ASB under review through
the Anti-social Behaviour Strategic Board which brings together a range of partners
from key agencies and other Government departments to discuss ASB issues and share
best practice. We have recently published multi-agency principles, endorsed by the
Board, which seek to describe a consistent approach to addressing ASB in local communities
and to ensure a strong and effective partnership response to anti-social behaviour,
including local reporting and referral pathways.</p><p>Recommendations from Part Two
of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Review were published on Monday 7 March
2022. The overall package strengthens and expands the role of PCCs. We want to ensure
that PCCs have sufficient tools and levers to more effectively scrutinise and challenge
partnership activity on ASB. To do this, PCCs should be able to bring partners together
on ASB, direct local ASB strategy and request local data on ASB.</p>
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