We want to understand what Anti‑Social Behaviour (ASB) means to the people of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. Your views will help us shape local priorities and improve how we respond.”

Some of the questions ask you to think about your local area; by ‘local area’ we mean the area within a fifteen-minute walk from your house.

Section 1: Experience and perception of ASB

1. What do you consider to be ASB?

2. Thinking about the last 12 months, have you personally experienced ASB in your local area? *

An answer to this question is required

2. Thinking about the last 12 months, have you personally experienced ASB in your local area?

Yes, all the time (most days)

Yes, often (a few times a month)

Yes, occasionally (a few times a year)

2.a.i. What type of ASB did you experience? (Select all that apply)

Please select a minimum of 0, and a maximum of 18.

2.a.i. What type of ASB did you experience? (Select all that apply)

Rowdy or inconsiderate behaviour in public spaces [Behavioural / Social Nuisance]

Begging or street harassment [Behavioural / Social Nuisance]

Large groups causing intimidation (e.g. loitering) [Behavioural / Social Nuisance]

Verbal abuse / threatening behaviour [Behavioural / Social Nuisance]

Abandoned or derelict buildings attracting nuisance [Neighbourhood / Environmental]

Poor property upkeep (gardens, rubbish accumulation [Neighbourhood / Environmental]

Persistent noise (parties, loud music, shouting) [Neighbourhood / Environmental]

Fireworks misuse [Neighbourhood / Environmental]

Illegal parking / obstruction of pavements [Vehicle‑related]

Abandoned vehicles [Vehicle‑related]

Car cruising / revving engines late at night [Vehicle‑related]

Anti‑social driving [Vehicle‑related]

Shoplifting / retail nuisance (groups causing disruption in stores) [Public Space / Retail]

Aggressive or nuisance begging near shops [Public Space / Retail]

Drinking or drug use in parks/playgrounds [Public Space / Retail]

Dog fouling [Animal‑related]

Dogs off leads causing nuisance or intimidation [Animal‑related]

Other (Please specify below)

If you have selected 'other', please enter your answer below.

2.a.ii. Did you report your experience? *

An answer to this question is required

2.a.ii. Did you report your experience?

Yes

2.a.ii.x.i. Who did you report this to? *

An answer to this question is required

2.a.ii.x.i. Who did you report this to?

Police

Local Authority

Housing Association

Other (please specify below)

If you have selected 'other', please enter your answer below.

2.a.ii.x.ii. Were you satisfied with the response you received?

Very satisfied

Fairly satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Fairly dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

2.a.ii.y. Why did you choose not to report this?

3. Thinking about the last 12 months, how serious or not do you think ASB is in your local area?

Very serious

Quite serious

Not very serious

Not at all serious

4. If at all, how does ASB affect your daily life? (Select all that apply)

Please select a minimum of 0, and a maximum of 7.

4. If at all, how does ASB affect your daily life? (Select all that apply)

No impact

Makes me feel unsafe when I’m out

Makes me feel unsafe in my home

Reduces quality of life

Makes me avoid using public spaces

Affects what I do / when I do things (e.g. avoid certain places / going out at certain times)

Other (please specify below)

If you have selected 'other', please enter your answer below.

5. In your own words, why do you think ASB happens in your local area? (Please leave blank if you are not affected by ASB where you live)

Section 2: Confidence in Police

6. We will not identify you in any way but being able to know the general location of the issues you have listed is really important, please provide a postcode? *

An answer to this question is required

6. We will not identify you in any way but being able to know the general location of the issues you have listed is really important, please provide a postcode?

7. How confident are you that West Mercia Police take ASB seriously in your local area?

Very confident

Fairly confident

Not very confident

Not at all confident

8. How confident are you that Local Authorities take ASB seriously in your local area?

Very confident

Fairly confident

Not very confident

Not at all confident

9. If anything, what would make you feel more confident that ASB is being addressed in your local area?

10. In your own words, what would help reduce ASB in your local area? (Please leave blank if you are not affected by ASB where you live)

Section 3: Community Priorities

11. Which types of ASB should be the top priority for police and partners to tackle? (Select top 3)

Please select a minimum of 0, and a maximum of 3.