Police announce action plan action plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in Staffordshire

By Livia Gregor 12th May 2026

Local News by Livia Gregor 1 hour ago

Staffordshire Police have published a new action plan detailing how they intend to address issues with anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area.

The force aims to prevent ASB through early intervention, by identifying trends using intelligence and community insight.

Staffordshire Police said: "We will pursue offenders, adopting a range of interventions up to and including prosecution.

"This will be done by identifying and targeting repeat offenders through problem-solving occurrences and partnership case management."

The new plan focuses on protecting communities and victims by improving identification and risk assessment of repeat and vulnerable victims.

Consistent and timely victim support and safeguarding referrals will also be a priority.

Force lead for ASB, Superintendent Alan Lyford, said: "We do not underestimate the impact that ASB can have on local people and businesses.

"We use a range of orders to combat ASB and in between July 2024 and July 2025, we issued 236 community protection warnings, 180 dispersal powers and 122 community protection notices.

"The new plan sets out how we will work alongside partners to reduce ASB by delivering early intervention, targeted enforcement and sustainable prevention through partnership-led, intelligence-driven policing that improves community safety and confidence."

Neighbourhood disturbances involving drugs, abandoned cars and animals can all constitute ASB as well as aggressive, noisy or abusive behaviour (including vehicles).

Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams said: "Tackling the anti-social behaviour that can damage our communities is a priority for me as Commissioner.

"I am continuing to directly support our local community safety partners to address the issue alongside the police, so I welcome Staffordshire Police's renewed commitment to pursuing offenders and supporting victims through their action plan."

Anthony Screen, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Resilience at Staffordshire County Council said: "Anti-social behaviour damages more than property; it chips away at people's confidence, pride and sense of belonging in their community.

"Left unchecked, it can make residents feel unsafe in their own neighbourhoods.

"By working together with our partners including the police, housing providers, schools, health services and local communities, we can prevent problems early, support victims and hold perpetrators to account.

"This means we can create a safer and stronger Staffordshire for everyone, which is a key aim of the county council's recently published Community Safety Strategy."