Community Safety Partnership

South Ayrshire Antisocial Behaviour Service

Stopping antisocial behaviour at the earliest stage is at the centre of our strategy.

We believe voluntary or negotiated solutions are usually the best answer.

Antisocial behaviour is any behaviour that causes distress or alarm. Examples include:

Noisy neighbours
Fly tipping
Vandalism
Noise nuisance
Youth disorder

An experienced and dedicated Antisocial Behaviour Team has been setup to provide services for the whole of South Ayrshire.

The service is free and confidential and offers a 24-hour advice line to encourage people to report incidents of antisocial behaviour.

The team investigates each complaint thoroughly and uses partner agencies to resolve complaints. It focuses on preventing antisocial behaviour problems, but will take enforcement action where appropriate.

A free Mediation Service is also available to encourage informal solutions to disputes. For more information telephone 01292 294063.

Here are examples of steps taken to tackle behaviour which causes greatest public concern in communities:

Community policing areas have been restructured and the number of constables increased
Based on research, hot spot areas are identified and activities targeted to those areas
Community Support Officers provide a visible presence on the streets in designated areas
The number of youth activities available locally has been increased through consultation with young people
Ways of improving community safety have been identified through local consultation
Street workers focus on target areas to support young people

If you are reporting an incident of antisocial behaviour it would be helpful if you:

Have your facts ready (dates, times and details of any incidents)
Get other witnesses who are also affected by the behaviour
Contact the Police every time an incident occurs (this is very important in building a strong case)

For free and confidential advice contact the Antisocial Behaviour Team on 0845 850 2825 (lines open 24 hours - 7 days a week) Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr, KA7 1UT