Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) backs national effort to tackle rising anti-social behaviour during ASB Awareness Week 2026
MAWWFRS is proud to stand with organisations across the UK in support of ASB Awareness Week 2026, a national campaign running from 29 June to 5 July 2026, which shines a spotlight on the impact of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and promotes safer communities.
Led by Resolve, the UK’s leading community safety partner and ASB, the week is backed by Resolve members, HM Government, the Local Government Association, and national partners including the National Police Chiefs’ Council, National Fire Chiefs’ Council, Historic England, Neighbourhood Watch, the Premier League Charitable Fund, the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and others.
Now in its sixth year, ASB Awareness Week comes at a critical moment. New research from YouGov, commissioned by Resolve in April 2026, shows that ASB is both widespread and worsening, with over half of UK adults having experienced or witnessed ASB in the last three years, and six in ten saying more needs to be done to tackle it.
The YouGov research also shows a clear public appetite for action:
- Nearly half of adults say ASB is a problem where they live
- 41% believe ASB has increased in their area over the last three years
- Most victims and witnesses do not report ASB, often because they believe nothing will be done or do not know how to report it
Bethan Gill, Central Community Safety Lead, commented:
“We are committed to supporting ASB Awareness Week 2026. Anti-social behaviour is a significant issue as it affects people’s sense of safety, their mental health and, for some, their ability to stay in their home. ASB Awareness Week is an important opportunity to raise awareness, support victims and make sure people know where to turn for help.”
Rebecca Bryant, Chief Executive of Resolve, noted:
“ASB Awareness Week is an important campaign with a national message where frontline practitioners come together helping to bring awareness to anti-social behaviour being a major concern for communities. It is a deeply disruptive issue that affects how safe people feel, their wellbeing and, for some, whether they can remain in their home.
"ASB Awareness Week is about raising awareness, improving confidence in reporting and strengthening the partnerships needed to respond effectively. We are delighted that MAWWFRS is supporting this vital campaign.”
If you are affected by anti-social behaviour, you can report it to your local council’s ASB team, your housing provider, or the police if you are in immediate danger. You do not have to live with ASB and help and support are available.
For more information about ASB Awareness Week, visit: www.resolveuk.org.uk/asb-awareness-week
About ASB Awareness Week: ASB Awareness Week 2026 takes place from 29 June to 5 July 2026, bringing together organisations across housing, local government, policing and the voluntary sector to highlight the impact of anti-social behaviour, improve public awareness, and support those affected.
About the research: All statistics are drawn from a YouGov survey commissioned by Resolve, conducted 13–14 April 2026, with a nationally representative sample of 2,138 UK adults.
About Resolve: Resolve is the UK’s leading centre of excellence focused solely on anti-social behaviour and community safety. Through training, guidance, policy development and frontline support, Resolve empowers organisations to respond effectively to ASB and improve outcomes for victims and communities.