Guide to reporting crime, nuisance and anti-social behaviour issues

The table below outlines how to report crime and anti-social issues which may be affecting your area.

If a crime is in the process of being committed, or there is a danger to life, please do ring 999.

Community reporting guide
Issue	Flytipping, littering, dog fouling, trade waste, graffiti, syringes	Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Disorder	Issues with Social Housing ASB, housing condition
Who should report it?	Resident, business owner	Resident, business owner	Tenant
Where report it to?	Cumberland Council. Use the myCumberland online forms or ring 0300 373 3730	Cumbria Police: Use their Report It forms or ring 101, or email 101emails@cumbria.police.uk	To your Housing Association
Will feedback be given?	Yes. You will receive a report number and details of any action taken	You may receive contact from Cumbria Constabulary requesting more information	Yes via the relevant agencies Housing Officer
What if the issue continues?	Raise this again via MyCumberland quoting the report number – areas of high instances of reporting are prioritised for patrols and enforcement action	Raise this again via Cumbria Constabulary – areas of high instances of reporting are prioritised for patrols and Policing action	Raise this again with your Housing Officer
How can I escalate an issues?	You can also make a complaint to Cumberland Council online	If you are dissatisfied, you can make a complaint to Cumbria Police	You can raise your issue with Allerdale Borough Council's Housing Enforcement Team via the online enquiry form.

Key links

Find out more about how to report things to us via our online forms and myCumberland app.

Find out the contact details for the local housing associations.