The Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Action website, recently launched through Directgov, allows users to check actions taken in order to combat anti-social behaviour in their local area, and to contact persons in charge of tackling such behaviour locally.

The ASB website contains the latest data that describe the public's perception of anti-social behaviour in different areas. The site aims to provide support to people suffering harassment or intimidation. The abovementioned data per area, also empower the public to address the infrastructure available locally in order to hit back at yobbish behaviour. Moreover, statistics can be studied as to which available measures are used or not. The site also allows users to compare their local area with others across the country meaning they can demand further action if not enough is being taken.

Noisy neighbours, abandoned cars, vandalism, graffiti, litter and intimidating groups is a range of problems considered as anti-social behaviour. Home Secretary Alan Johnson said: "No one should assume anti-social behaviour is a problem they should have to live with. We have given local areas a raft of tools and powers to tackle this problem and many areas have done excellent work, but local people expect action and now every member of the public can see what is being done".

Further information:

• Original News item, Directgov - UK government news, Official Website
• Directgov - UK government news, Reducing crime, Webpage
• Directgov - UK government news, Parenting Orders, ASBOS and other behaviour orders, Webpage
• Directgov - UK government news, Keeping your child safe from knife crime, Webpage
• Directgov - UK government news, Keeping young children and teens safe while out and about, Webpage