Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN HL2238

Anti-social Behaviour and Shoplifting

Tabled: 17 July 2026

Answered: 31 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that local authorities and agencies are sufficiently resourced to tackle those who engage in repeated anti-social behaviour and shoplifting; and what steps they are taking to ensure that those

Answer

Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a priority for this Government and a key commitment in the Government’s Plan for Change. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 already gives social landlords, the police and local authorities a rang...

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