Anti-social behaviour falls across Wiltshire and Swindon as ASB Awareness Week begins

Anti-social behaviour across Wiltshire and Swindon has fallen by 6% over the past year, with 585 fewer incidents recorded, as local partners mark the start of Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week by highlighting the work taking place to make communities safer.

The figures from May 2025 to April 2026 show 9,240 reports of anti-social behaviour compared to 9,825 reports the previous year. The figures also show that perceived anti-social behaviour has fallen from 10% to 6.8%, below the national comparator of 8.0%. The reductions come as Wiltshire Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council, businesses and community organisations continue to strengthen their joint response to anti-social behaviour, recognising that long-term success depends on prevention, early intervention and coordinated enforcement.

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