Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is defined within the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 as behaviour which has "caused or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not from the same household."
Report anti-social behaviour
You can report anti-social behaviour by visiting the relevant page on our website:
For other forms of anti-social behaviour (e.g. vandalism), contact Hertfordshire Police (non emergency number 101). In an emergency, always dial 999.
Charges
Information about the Council’s charges for enforcement and compliance in relation to ASB are in the table below.
Non-payment of a penalty will result in prosecution and a criminal record (maximum fines do not include any associated court costs claimed back by the Council).
| Legislation | Offence | Standard penalty (14 days) | Reduced penalty (if paid within 10 days) | Fine or conviction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 | Nuisance parking (repairs/exposing for sale) |
£100 | £60 | Maximum level 4 fine (currently £2,500) |
| S2 Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 | Abandoned vehicle | £200 (plus removal, storage and disposal costs) |
£120 (plus removal, storage and disposal costs) |
Maximum level 4 fine (currently £2,500) or imprisonment up to 3 months or both |
| S88 Environmental Protection Act 1990 | Littering | £75 | £50 | Maximum level 4 fine (currently £2,500) |
| Schedule 3A, Environmental Protection Act 1990 | Unauthorised distribution of literature on designated land | £75 | £50 | Maximum level 4 fine (currently £2,500) |
| S33 Environmental Protection Act 1990 | Illegal depositing of waste (fly-tipping) | £400 | £300 | On summary conviction (i.e. tried in the Magistrates’ Court): unlimited fine or 12 months custody or both. Conviction on indictment (i.e. tried at the Crown Court before a jury): unlimited fine, or 5 years or both. |
| S34 Environmental Protection Act 1990 | Breach of Household waste: duty of care | £400 | £300 | On summary conviction: maximum level 5 fine (unlimited). Conviction on indictment: unlimited. |