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Quick Summary of Who Handles What Sandwell Council: Handles environmental or structural ASB, including domestic/commercial noise, fly-tipping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, and council housing estate issues. West Midlands Police: Handles criminal or dangerous behaviour, including drug use or dealing, street drinking, rowdy/intimidating groups, and vehicle nuisance. Reporting to Sandwell Council If the ASB is tied to a specific location, property, or environmental issue, use the council's channels: Online Portal: Log the issue through the MySandwell Portal.By Phone (General/Noise): Call the Environmental Health Team on 0121 368 1177 (Select Option 7 for noise and general ASB).Council Housing Issues: If the behaviour involves a council tenant, call the Local Housing Team directly on 0121 368 1166. 2. Reporting to West Midlands Police If the ASB involves active harassment, alarm, distress, or criminal element, contact the police: Online Reporting: Use the West Midlands Police Online ASB Tool for quick logging without waiting on the phone.Live Chat: Use the active Live Chat feature on the main West Midlands Police Website.Non-Emergency Phone: Call 101 (or Textphone 18001 101).Emergency: Always dial 999 if there is an immediate threat to life, property, or a crime is happening right now. 3. Alternative & Public Transit Channels On Buses or Trains: Text the British Transport Police "See-Say" service on 81018 starting your message with the word "See-Say".100% Anonymous: Report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Thank you from Tipton police station. |