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Drugs-related Anti-social Behaviour

Everyone has the right to feel safe where they live. Drug-related activity can have a serious impact on individuals, families and the wider community, causing fear, nuisance and crime. We do not tolerate the use, supply or dealing of illegal drugs in or around our homes or neighbourhoods.

This page explains what we mean by drug-related anti-social behaviour, what action we can take and how to report your concerns. We treat all reports seriously and, when needed, work closely with the police and other agencies to investigate and take action.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, always call 999.

What we expect Tenants must not use, store or sell illegal drugs in or around their home, in shared areas of the building or anywhere on the estate. Drug-related activity can cause serious harm to individuals, families and the wider community. It can make people feel unsafe in their own home and neighbourhood. This behaviour is a serious breach of the tenancy agreement and will not be tolerated.
What is anti-social behaviour? Drug-related anti-social behaviour includes any activity connected to the use, supply or dealing of illegal drugs that causes harm or distress to others. Examples include:

  • Using illegal drugs in or around the home, in communal areas, or on the estate
  • Selling or dealing drugs from the property
  • Allowing others to use the property for drug dealing or drug use
  • Visitors coming and going at all hours in a way that suggest drug dealing
  • Discarding needles, syringes or drug paraphernalia in communal or shared spaces
  • Threatening or intimidating behaviour linked to drug activity
  • Criminal damage or other anti-social behaviour connected to drugs.

Drug-related activity is also a criminal matter. Where there is evidence of criminal behaviour, we will work closely with the police.
What can we do? Drug-related anti-social behaviour is treated as a serious matter. Depending on the evidence and the circumstances, we may:

  • Contact the tenant and make them aware that the behaviour must stop
  • Work with the police and other agencies to investigate and take action
  • Issue a formal warning
  • Apply to the court for an injunction - a legal order requiring the tenant to stop the behaviour or preventing them from returning to their home for a set period of time
  • Apply for a Closure Order, which can temporarily ban people from entering a property that is being used for drug-related activity
  • Begin legal proceedings to take possession of the property, which could result in the tenant being evicted.
We take all reports of drug-related anti-social behaviour seriously and will investigate any concerns raised.
What you should do if you think it is anti-social behaviour
  • If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
  • Report concerns about drug dealing or drug-related crime to the police by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at Crimestoppers online
  • Contact us to let us know what you have seen or heard — you do not need to give your name if you do not want to
  • Do not approach anyone you think may be involved in drug dealing — your safety comes first
  • Keep a note of what you have witnessed, including dates, times and descriptions, as this can help with any investigation
  • If you find discarded needles or syringes, do not touch them — contact us or Wyre Forest District Council to arrange safe removal
  • Keep us up to date with any new developments.

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