With the introduction of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 there are better safeguards and potential remedies for people experiencing what the Act describes as: "behaviour likely to cause alarm, harassment or distress".

Typical examples of anti-social behaviour can be: criminal damage (vandalism), threatening behaviour and harassment; abandoned vehicles, neighbour problems, noise, dog fouling and fly tipping.

Locally, Dover District Council has introduced an Anti-social Behaviour Unit to help and advise residents and work closely with the police and other agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour.

To contact the Unit for advice or to report problems, you can write, telephone, fax or e-mail them at the adddress below. If you request, your approach can be treated in confidence to protect your identity.