Antisocial behaviour
Antisocial behaviour can include issues relating to:
- noise nuisance
- animal nuisance
- harassment
- rubbish accumulation
- criminal behaviour including hate crime, domestic abuse, drug dealing and criminal damage
To resolve issues quickly, where possible we encourage you to speak to the person causing the antisocial behaviour and explain the effect it is having on you. Stay calm and try to be patient. Where problems continue, we can help.
Report antisocial behaviour
You can report antisocial behaviour online or by calling 0191 433 5353 and speaking to your Neighbourhood Housing Team.
Report antisocial behaviour online
If you are reporting noise nuisance, you can submit a noise complaint.
To help, tell us:
- what happened, giving a description of the incident or issue
- where it happened - address, location
- when it happened - time and date
- who was responsible - their name and address, a description of the individuals
- why it happened - were you targeted, does it affect the community
- how it affected you
If you witness a crime, contact Northumbria Police (opens new window) on 101 for non-urgent matters, or 999 in an emergency.
Not all issues are antisocial behaviour. Things such as noise from washing machines or vacuum cleaners, DIY during sociable hours, a baby crying or children playing on a trampoline. We won't generally investigate these types of issues, unless they cause a significant nuisance.
Other agencies that can help
- Citizens Advice Gateshead or 0344 2451288
- Victims First Northumbria or 0800 011 3116
If you feel no action has been taken
If you have reported antisocial behaviour more than 3 times in the last 6 months you can request a case review via the Community Trigger.
For further information on how to activate a Community Trigger in Gateshead, please visit ASB case review.
This service is not to be used for complaint reporting.