Anti-social behaviour can devastate lives. Local police have been encouraging residents to stand against it as part of a national week-long initiative.

As part of Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, November 18-24, Tenby, Saundersfoot and Narberth Neighbourhood policing team were out speaking with local communities about ASB. Narberth PCSOs started the week with a ‘Meet the Street’ event in Garfield Gardens.

A great Tuesday was had at ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ in Pembroke Town Hall, talking about different types of ASB, how to get support and where to find advice. In the afternoon, police engaged with pupils and staff at Pennar Community School.

Police spent that evening targeting ASB hotspots around the shops in Pembroke Dock, having received an increased number of ASB calls. They engaged with a number of youths in these areas to explain to young people the effect their negative behaviour can have on the community.

On the Wednesday, PCSOs held a Cuppa with a Copper at the VC Gallery. They also dropped into the Men’s Shed.

In Hakin, during joint patrols with Pembrokeshire County Council Housing Officer Delwyn Jones, a number of tenants were visited who have been victims of ASB in one form or another. Problems dealt with involved noisy neighbours, fly tipping, illegal parking and illegal lighting of fires.

In the evening, a Pembroke PCSO joined British Transport Police in patrolling the local train stations. Meanwhile, South Pembrokeshire Volunteer Police Cadets had a discussion about ASB with Force Chaplain Father Liam.

Every report of ASB helps police to work with partners to make communities safer.

If you’re suffering with ASB and need support aside from reporting it, there are people who can help.

You can find lots of information on what ASB is, and how to report it here: https://orlo.uk/RJXMv