It’s that antisocial
The 'It's that antisocial' campaign aims to raise awareness of antisocial behaviour (ASB), what it is and how to report it, through targeted communications in areas known for underreporting antisocial behaviour across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Milton Keynes.
Phase one of the campaign, launched in February 2025, focused on increasing understanding of antisocial behaviour.
The campaign entered Phase two in July 2025, reinforcing Thames Valley Police's commitment to addressing ASB through public engagement, education, and enforcement.
What is antisocial behaviour?
Antisocial behaviour is defined as 'behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person' (Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014).
There are three categories of ASB:
- Personal is when a person targets a specific individual or group,
- Nuisance is when a person causes trouble, annoyance or suffering to a community,
- Environmental is when a person's actions affect the wider environment.
Under these categories, there are 13 different types of ASB:
- Vehicle abandoned,
- Vehicle nuisance or inappropriate use,
- Rowdy or inconsiderate behaviour,
- Rowdy or nuisance neighbours,
- Littering or drugs paraphernalia,
- Animal problems,
- Trespassing,
- Nuisance calls,
- Street drinking,
- Activity relating to sex workers or sex working,
- Nuisance noise,
- Begging,
- Misuse of fireworks.
Have you been a victim of antisocial behaviour?
Antisocial behaviour can have a huge impact, it's that bad, it's that hurtful and it's that antisocial.
It is important to remember that it may not just be you that is impacted too. Reporting ASB helps the police to gather key intelligence which helps to identify patterns. This assists police with locating those responsible and preventing situations from escalating.
You can report ASB at any time using the online form, by calling 101 or if it is happening and you need help, 999.