Bassetlaw District Council is reminding residents that there are several different ways to report anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the district, and has urged people to make sure they use the right channel so that incidents are dealt with quickly and by the right team.

On its official page, the council said:

“It's important to know the correct contact information when it comes to reporting different situations involving anti-social behaviour.”

— Bassetlaw District Council

Report direct to Bassetlaw District Council

For most non-emergency ASB issues – persistent noise nuisance, abusive neighbours, ongoing problems around housing, or repeated issues in public spaces – the council's own ASB service is the first port of call. You can find full information and make a report at bassetlaw.gov.uk/asb.

The council will log your report, assign it to the relevant team, and in many cases can take enforcement action – including community protection notices, injunctions, and in serious cases working with Nottinghamshire Police towards a criminal behaviour order.

Anonymous reporting – Crimestoppers

If you want to pass on information anonymously – for example, if you have concerns about drug dealing, ongoing intimidation, or violent anti-social behaviour but feel unsafe giving your name – you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers. Their website is crimestoppers-uk.org and they also take phone reports on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers does not ask for your name and does not trace calls.

Young people – Fearless

For young people who want to share information about crime or anti-social behaviour anonymously, Fearless is Crimestoppers' dedicated service for under-18s. Visit fearless.org for more information and to make a report.

When to call the police instead

If a crime is happening right now, if someone is in immediate danger, or if there is a risk of serious harm, always dial 999. For non-emergency police matters – including crimes that have already happened – call 101 or report online via the Nottinghamshire Police website.

Using the correct route helps make sure your report is seen by the right team and dealt with as effectively as possible.