College of Policing Response to HMICFRS PEEL spotlight report: “The policing response to antisocial behaviour”

Superintendent Andy Sidebotham, College of Policing lead for Local Policing:

“Everyone in policing recognises the detrimental effect of antisocial behaviour (ASB) on individuals and communities. We therefore welcome this report and are determined the College will continue to play a leading part in improving the police response to this issue.

“It is encouraging the report highlights some good examples of problem-solving approaches which are already part of our Practice Bank. We will continue to work closely with forces, and further develop our toolkit of resources to better assist neighbourhood officers tackle anti-social behaviour.

“Last month we announced plans for our dedicated training for officers and staff in neighbourhood policing teams to be rolled out across England and Wales in 2024-25. This contains a dedicated module on tackling ASB to develop skills and knowledge in this area and help build public trust and confidence.

“The College of Policing is also the What Works Centre for Crime Reduction. This means the College turns the most effective approaches into best practice through our operational policing guidance, so forces can access evidence-based research on more effective crime reduction techniques.

“We will continue to urge all forces to make these resources available to staff so they can better understand what works and use the most appropriate measures when tackling ASB.”