Birmingham Steps Up for ASB Awareness Week to Support Victims and Safer Communities

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the impact of ASB, support victims, and promote stronger, safer neighbourhoods for all.

The week, led by community safety organisation Resolve, is supported by the UK Government, Local Government Association, police and fire services, housing providers, and community partners across the country.

As part of the city’s contribution to this year’s campaign, Birmingham City Council is launching a series of actions under the theme #MakingCommunitiesSafer, with a strong focus on:

• Ensuring guaranteed support for victims of ASB
• Campaigning to reduce delays in the justice system
• Supporting a national Information Sharing Agreement so services can act more quickly
• Improving access to reporting tools so residents can raise concerns with ease.

Councillor Jamie Tennant, Cabinet Member for Community Safety at Birmingham City Council, said:

“Anti-social behaviour damages lives. It creates fear, drives people from their homes, and weakens the very fabric of our communities.

“This week is a vital opportunity to shine a light on the challenges we face and the progress we’re making. In Birmingham, we are committed to ensuring every victim gets the support they need, that services are better connected, and that everyone has a voice in making their neighbourhood safer.”

The Council is working closely with West Midlands Police, housing partners, youth services, and local communities to tackle ASB through prevention, early intervention, and enforcement where needed. Some of these include, hosting local drop-in events with neighbourhood officers, delivering awareness sessions in schools and youth hubs, sharing how to report ASB, and highlighting community champions and resident-led solutions.

For more information about ASB Awareness Week – visit the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership website.

To report anti-social behaviour, click here.