Envirocrime

Environmental crime is a type of anti-social behaviour which affects the quality of life of the community and environment in which it occurs, and can increase the fear of crime.

For more information, or for information on other types of environmental crime such as dog fouling and noise pollution, please visit the links at the bottom of this page

If you see any incidents of environmental crime or anti-social behaviour please report it to the District Council, and help keep crime and the fear of crime down, and maintain the appearance of the District.

Envirocrime Unit by telephoning 0845 849 5972, by fax on 01582 474122.

Examples or environmental crime are listed below:

• Dog Fouling
• Nuisance - Are you disturbed by loud noise (music, barking dogs, DIY, audible alarms)?
• Flyposting - This is the illegal posting of advertisements, leaflets etc. on both Council owned and Private land and property.
• Graffiti - Graffiti defaces the environment and detracts from the ambience and architecture of the area.
• Littering -  This is unsightly and portrays a poor image for both visitors and residents.
• Syringes - Needles, syringes and other drug related items (clinical waste) discarded in public places.
• Fly tipping - Fly tipping is the illegal deposit of any waste dumped onto any land or highway not licensed to accept waste.
• Waste and land affected by waste - Everybody has a duty of care to ensure that his or her waste is properly disposed of.
• CCTV - Measures such as CCTV are in place to reduce incidences of vandalism in the area.