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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, February 20, 2012

HEADED ITEM NO. 6

HEADED ITEM: H. Department

QUARTERLY ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR REPORT

STATISITCAL ANALYSIS OF  REPORTED ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN THE TALLAGHT AREA FOR

4TH QUARTER – OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2011

REPORT:

The table below provides statistical analysis of  reported anti social activity in the Tallaght area on a quarterly basis.  In the 4th quarter of 2011, a total of 77 incidents of anti social behaviour were recorded on  foot of which 354 actions were taken.  In the 4th quarter of 2011 there were 835 working files countywide.

Incidents of anti social behaviour are categorised in accordance with the Council's Anti Social Behaviour Policy Document which was adopted by the Elected Members in 2005

Incidents reported 1st Qtr 2011 2nd Qtr 2011 3rd Qtr 2011 4th Qtr 2011  
Priority 1          
Drugs Activity reported to SDCC 8 6 1 4  
Criminal Activity reported to SDCC 18 9 14 7  
Joyriding reported to SDCC 1 1 1 0  
Violence/intimidation/ harassment reported to SDCC 33 44 27 13  
           
Priority 2          
Squatters/illegal occupiers reported to SDCC 9 11 5 4  
Vandalism reported to SDCC 20 16 17 11  
Physical condition of property reported to SDCC 28 15 11 7  
Racism reported to SDCC 1 0 2 1  
Vacant House reported to SDCC 9 13 11 9  
Neighbour Dispute reported to SDCC 4 2 1 2  
           
Priority 3          
Noise/disturbance reported to SDCC 25 16 18 9  
Pets/animal nuisance reported to SDCC 4 6 7 1  
Children Nuisance reported to SDCC 10 5 3 9  
           
 Total Incidents reported 170 144 118 77  
           
 Total Complaints 184 132 121 77  
 Actions 569 603 516 354  
Housecall 178 181 148 80  
House Inspections 15 13 9 3  
Formal Office Interviews 56 59 42 33  
Phone interviews complainant/tenant 140 122 121 96  
Referred to HWO 3 4 2 2  
Referred to EHO 3 2 2 0  
Referred to Family Support 0 0 0 0  
Referred to Mediation 0 0 5 0  
Garda Consultation 25 28 15 13  
Other SDCC section consulted 62 72 79 44  
Health Services Consultation 0 1 1 1  
Case Conference - Multi Agency 0 1 0 2  
Case Conference - Internal 1 2 0 0  
Verbal Warning given 4 7 2 0  
Warning Letters issued 14 9 6 5  
Abandonment Notice Served 3 4 2 8  
Pre-emptive Surrender 0 0 0 2  
Notice to Quit Served 1 0 1 5  
Demand for Possession Served 0 2 1 1  
Excluding Order sought / obtained by Tenant  2 8 0 0  
House Surrendered 2 3 2 6  
Sitexed House 8 7 7 9  
 Traveller Support worker visit 0 0 0 0  
 Letter for interview 23 35 26 12  
File reopened 12 11 21   12  
Court date 0 0 0 0  
Decree awarded 0 1 0 0  
Did not attend for interview 6 10 11 6  
FOI report received / issued 0 0 0 6  
Section 15 requested 0 3 0 1  
Section 20 eviction 0 0 0 0  
Tenant transferred 1 1 1 1  
Referred to law dept 0 1 0 0  
Priority transfer refused (new category) 4 1 1 4  
Priority transfer requested (new category) 4 10 10 1  
Priority transfer approved (new category) 2 5 1 1  
Total actions 569 603 516 354  

The Council, through the office of its Estate Management Team hosts weekly Housing Clinics at the following locations:  

Killinarden Community Centre - Every Friday 11am-12noon

Glenshane/Rossfield - 12 Brookfield Court, Every Friday 11-12noon

Mary Mercer – Every Thursday 11am – 12 noon

Fettercairn Community Centre - Every Wednesday 11am - 12 noon

Macuilliam Housing Development – Every 2nd Thursday 2.30pm – 4.00pm.

However people are invited to also report incidents of anti social behaviour through the following means – freephone 1800 200 245, telephone 414 9000, through the Customer Care system, by visiting County Hall or the Clondalkin Civic Centre.

Members of the public are encouraged to utilise these clinics and avenues for the purpose of discussing housing related matters including incidents of anti social behaviour in respect of which all such matters are treated with confidentiality.  The clinics are attended by the Allocations Support Officer for the area and the local Community Garda.