i live in a council flat where theres a lot of youths that cause antisocial behaviour.?

Question

i live in a council flat where theres a lot of youths that cause antisocial behaviour. the council arnt doing anything. they tell me they need alot of evidence. ive filled in endless diary sheets already and handed them in. The youths cause alot of disturbance with excessive loud noise, which includes, shouting obcenities like hooligans, playing loud rap/rave music all the time,i have been verbally harrassed twice now. but the police tell me they can't do anything unless a crimes been committed. i already suffer with depression, anxiety and anger, and this persistant behaviour makes life even tougher. The youths make the area an intimidating area to live and i feel threatend by them. im wondering if anyone has any suggestions of what i can do?? im presentley trying to look for private renting accomadation,but i dont no how long this will take. iam 29 year old. thanks

when this goes on its hard not to feel your being personally targeted

Answer 1

you know, if you're 29 years old and complaining about "those darn kids" already, theres definatly something wrong. find a coke dealer, get an 8 ball, and give it to the kids. Then call the cops

Answer 2

I'm feeling for you. I don't know where you are, but I do know areas like it. Unfortunately the majority of kids (NOT all!) who grow up in this type of environment do so with out guidance and discipline. The parents who work, work long hours and sometimes multiple jobs; the parents who don't work are hanging around just like their kids, under the inlfuence or incarcerrated. Programs to help the kids feed their minds and spirits, thereby filling that idle time with activities and keeping them off the street (and out of trouble) are too few to have any effect. Municipal police departments are so understaffed, sometimes inexperienced, underfunded and overextended that they cannot begin to get a handle on the situation. LG, you've got to build on your survival skills. Rethink your posture and presence and walk like you LIVE there. Be non-confrontational while, at the same time, acknowledging the kids that you encounter: a simple reverse-nod (a short jutting of your chin) and 'what's up' is a good start. Learn the names of the adults (mothers, fathers, grandparents...bums - doesn't matter) and talk to them: "good morning", "hey, how'ya doin'". This will let the adults know that you are 'ok' (a feeling that some of the kids will pick up on with time). If you can assist the other adults should the occasion arise - do so. Even if you are not endeared to the 'youths', at least you will gain some allies in the adults. If, God forbid, you are attacked, and this is important, FIGHT BACK. Even if you get your a** kicked, at least you will not be labeled a 'punk' (read as: victim), making you a target for further attacks. If nothing else, they will see you as difficult and not worth the effort. Carry as little cash, jewelry and electronic gear as possible. If your are approached by anyone with a knife or gun and told to give up your belongings, CHILL! React expressionlessly and cooperate 'reluctantly' (ie, you don't really want to but you will-do-as-told)...NO BEGGING and NO TEARS, but don't be Mr. Tough-guy either, just give it up (do go home and cancel any active cards). If you see a group of kids, and and get 'that feeling' do not approach them - go another way. Try not to be obvious in your avoidance and, if possible walk through an area where more of the older folks hang out. You may even find that those adults whom you have befriended will, when necessary, do you the favor of 'stepping in' or calling the police on your behalf. If you really feel the need to document the kids' activity, do so with a camcorder, out of sight - but I don't advise it. Best bet: survive and move when you can.

Good luck to ya',
-Survivor

Answer 3

excellent advice by tank there. I don't think I can add anything to that in terms of practical advice, short of push hard to get a flat somewhere else as fast as possible, even if it means taking a second job.
I've seen some council areas in the UK and have spoken with a friend who's a detective in a southern city about them. He told me that the police's hands are tied because of the laws that come down from government. The police are very restricted about what they can and cannot do. In fact, he's so frustrated that he's contemplating getting out of the police force. Case of too much political correctness on the part of the British Gvmt.

Answer 4

just move