ASB case review
The ASB case review, formerly known as the community trigger, enables anti-social behaviour victims to demand action and a case review when persistently reported problems have not been addressed.
How to activate the trigger
If you've reported 3 incidents of anti-social behaviour in the last 6 months, to the police, your housing agency or us, and you feel that no action has been taken, you can start a case review.
Watch our video to find out more about the case review process:
What happens next?
Once the ASB case review has been activated, we will meet with all relevant agencies to try to resolve the issue. We will:
- Acknowledge your request for action within two working days
- Ensure your case is reviewed by a panel of professional from multiple agencies within 12 working days, or nearest date available to ensure all relevant officers’ attendance
- Invite you and any other victims to part of the panel meeting so that your voice is heard and your experiences understood
- Inform you of the outcome and a proposed action plan (if applicable) within fifteen working days of the review
If you wish to appeal the panel’s decision, you must do so in writing within 10 working days of receiving the decision letter; outlining clearly the points that you are appealing.
Please send your appeal letter to:
ASB Case Review Appeals,
Mark Chalmers, Head of Service,
Community Safety and Specialist Services,
Public Protection and Licensing,
Westminster City Council,
64 Victoria Street,
SW1E 6QP
or by email: [email protected].
We promise to keep you updated with the investigation and any action we take.
ASB case reviews in Westminster
The table below summarises the use of ASB case review procedures in Westminster.
| ASB case reviews | 2023, up to 23 August | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications received | 35 | 49 | 34 | 56 | 39 | 18 | 19 |
| Threshold for review was not met | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| Case reviews carried out | 16 | 33 | 18 | 40 | 32 | 10 | 15 |
| Case reviews that resulted in recommendations being made | 16 | 33 | 18 | 40 | 32 | 10 | 14 |
| Appeals received | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Appeals resulting in recommendations being made | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |