Anti Social Behaviour, distraction burglay, street crime

domestic violence, domestic burglary, drug and alcohol abuse

How Secure is your Community

Safety on the Street
There are some things that we all can do to stop us from becoming victims of crime, as well as tackling anti-social behaviour.

Your car
Anything you leave on view in your car will be an invitation for someone to steal it
Don't tempt thieves by hiding things in your car
Take the front off your stereo if it's removeable
Never leave your car unlocked or unattended, even if you are getting petrol
If you don't have a security system in your car, invest in a steering lock, and use it.

Your motorbike
Use a lock to anchor it to something solid like a lamp post
If you can't park your bike off the street, park it in a well-lit area, preferably covered
Etch your licence plate number on the outside of the bike - this puts thieves off
The Home Office offers clear advice to prevent Motorcycle theft:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour affects people in different ways. For some people it means living next door to nuisance neighbours, for other people it's about graffiti, litter or abandoned cars on the street. We include activities such as
Vandalism
Harassment including racial harassment
Street drinking
Dog fouling
Reckless or dangerous riding of motorbikes and scooters
Fly-tipping, illegal rubbish dumping
Begging
Arson

What we're doing about it
We are aware that local residents are concerned by some people's lack of respect for where they live and the people living around them.
We take your concerns seriously and are, along with the police using the full extent of our resources and powers to make Torfaen a better place to live, work and visit for everyone.We have the following powers
Fixed penalty notices and on the spot fines
Prosecution
Seizure of equipment and vehicles
Termination of tenancy agreements
Issuing anti-social behaviours orders and acceptable behaviour contracts
Injunctions

What you can do to help us
Ring 01633 838111 to report anti-social behaviour. Where there is the likelihood of immediate injury or damage to property or for crimes in progress, call 999 for emergency assistance.

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