City takes a stand against anti-social behaviour

The City of Wolverhampton Council and Wolverhampton Homes are joining a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep residents safe.

ASB Awareness Week, which begins on Monday (29 June, 2026), aims to encourage communities to make a stand against ASB and highlight the actions that can be taken by those experiencing it.

Organised by Resolve, the UK’s leading ASB and community safety organisation, the week features a series of events across the UK, involving councils, police, housing associations, charities, community groups and sports clubs.

ASB refers to actions or conduct that cause, or are likely to cause, harassment, alarm, or distress to other people, and can range from environmental ASB such as graffiti, fly-tipping, littering, and aggressive begging, to nuisance ASB, like excessively loud music, barking dogs, or disruptive parties, and personal or criminal ASB, including intimidation, verbal abuse, public drunkenness, and drug related activity.

The council, Wolverhampton Homes and their partners, including West Midlands Police and the Wolverhampton ASB Team, will be carrying out community engagement patrols in locations including the city centre, Wolverhampton Interchange, Bentley Bridge Retail and Leisure Park, Ashmore Park, and Heath Town, and there will also be special activities tackling speeding and illegal off road biking.

Members of the public are urged to report incidents of ASB to the Wolverhampton ASB Team:

Alternatively, call the police on 101, or dial 999 in an emergency.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: “We know that anti-social behaviour can cause a great deal of distress, and that’s why we’re committed to working with the public and other organisations across Wolverhampton to investigate and resolve issues as soon as possible.

“Statistics show that 56% of victims and witnesses don’t report ASB, but nobody should suffer in silence. So, our message is clear – if you see something, make sure you report it.

“We also have a range of events taking place in Wolverhampton to support ASB Awareness Week and I encourage residents to join us and help make it clear that ASB has no place in Wolverhampton.”

A spokesperson for Wolverhampton Homes said: “We are proud to work alongside partners such as West Midlands Police and the council to tackle anti-social behaviour across the city.

“We understand that experiencing ASB can be upsetting and affects quality of life. It is why we are committed to responding promptly, fairly, and in line with the principles of prevention, early intervention, and support.”

Rebecca Bryant, Chief Executive of Resolve, added: “ASB Awareness Week is an important campaign with a national message where frontline practitioners come together helping to bring awareness to anti-social behaviour being a major concern for communities.

“It is a deeply disruptive issue that affects how safe people feel, their wellbeing and, for some, whether they can remain in their home. ASB Awareness Week is about raising awareness, improving confidence in reporting and strengthening the partnerships needed to respond effectively. We are delighted that Wolverhampton is supporting this vital campaign.”

For more details visit ASB Awareness Week 2026.