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Liverpool City Council has joined the newly established Merseyside Antisocial Behaviour Partnership, which brings together more than 20 key organisations from across the region. This coalition represents the first formal commitment among community safety stakeholders to implement a coordinated, multi-agency approach that leverages a wide array of tools and powers designed to protect victims, bolster community resilience, and prevent antisocial offending.
Central to this partnership are enhanced data sharing practices, increased transparency, and robust accountability measures. By integrating their efforts and resources, the partners aim to intervene earlier in incidents, provide more effective protection for victims, and take decisive action against repeat offenders who disrupt communities. This unified approach is expected to drive a rise in the use of legal mechanisms such as Closure Orders, Dispersal Orders, Public Space Protection Orders, Community Protection Warnings, and Criminal Behaviour Orders, all of which rely on cross-agency collaboration.
Karl Baldwin, Chief Superintendent with Merseyside Police and chair of the partnership, highlighted the community’s concerns about antisocial behaviour and the complexities involved in tackling it. He emphasized that “the causes of antisocial behaviour are complex, and that it takes the right agency, at the right time, with the right approach to stop it – but throughout the golden thread is agencies coordinating their efforts, sharing information and tackling the problem together. When the public asks ‘who is responsible for dealing with antisocial behaviour’, we are striving for the answer to be ‘we all are: together’.” Baldwin also pointed to the recently published Antisocial Behaviour Action Plan by Merseyside Police, which clarifies commitments and delineates the need for the right agencies to intervene with proper resources, supported by partners. He addressed public perceptions around the seriousness of antisocial behaviour, stating, “The perception that, because there are no blue lights after a report of antisocial behaviour, the police are treating it like a minor incident, is something we’re working hard to change. Every one of those reports is evidence for when we take one of these orders to court. It’s not minor to you, it’s not minor to us.”
Echoing the importance of collaboration, Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell remarked on the impact of antisocial behaviour on local communities and acknowledged past frustrations experienced by residents seeking help. She said, “By bringing together more than 20 organisations from across our region including councils, housing providers, charities, we are creating a united front – one that is proactive, coordinated and focused on early intervention.” Spurrell stressed that no single body can resolve antisocial behaviour alone, underscoring the value of shared information and joint action to protect victims and prevent escalation. She further noted, “This is about delivering the consistent, joined up response the public rightly expects. It’s about putting communities first, being open about the action we’re taking, and ensuring people can see and feel the difference.” Spurrell concluded by reassuring residents of the partnership’s commitment to listening and acting collectively to enhance safety and resilience in neighborhoods.
From the housing sector, Joanne Danaher, Director of Neighbourhoods at Onward Homes, conveyed a strong dedication to tackling antisocial behaviour and its effects on communities. She affirmed, “We take all instances of antisocial behaviour and the effects this has on our communities extremely seriously. We are committed to working collaboratively with the police, local authorities, and other partners to tackle antisocial behaviour and safeguard our communities, and through this newly formed partnership, will continue to take decisive action whenever necessary to ensure that everyone can feel safe and supported in their homes and neighbourhoods.” Despite an overall reduction in antisocial behaviour across Merseyside during the past year, certain areas still face seasonal spikes that call for additional diversionary programs and combined police and council efforts. The Merseyside Antisocial Behaviour Partnership plans to convene quarterly to strategically address these ongoing challenges together
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