COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
HEADED ITEM NO. 19
ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR REPORT - THIRD QUARTER
STATISITICAL ANALYSIS OF ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN THE CLONDALKIN AREA REPORT: The table below provides statistical analysis of anti social activity in the Clondalkin area on a quarterly basis. In the 3rd quarter of 2013, a total of 165 incidents of anti social behaviour was recorded and 550 actions were taken. In the 3rd quarter of 2013 there were 1022 working files countywide. The Council, through the office of its Estate Management Team, also hosts weekly Housing Clinics at the following locations:
Incidents
4th Qtr 2012
1st Qtr 2013
2nd Qtr 2013
3rd Qtr 2013
Priority 1
Drugs Activity reported to SDCC
13
6
9
7
Criminal Activity reported to SDCC
23
6
4
2
Joyriding reported to SDCC
0
4
0
4
Violence/intimidation/ harassment reported to SDCC
26
29
15
44
Priority 2
Squatters/illegal occupiers reported to SDCC
7
9
8
3
Vandalism reported to SDCC
24
31
19
27
Physical condition of property reported to SDCC
25
20
11
8
Physical condition of Garden reported to SDCC
0
1
16
22
Racism reported to SDCC
1
0
0
1
Vacant House reported to SDCC
8
11
11
15
Neighbour Dispute reported to SDCC
0
2
1
2
Priority 3
Noise/disturbance reported to SDCC
16
11
10
19
Pets/animal nuisance reported to SDCC
4
8
6
5
Children Nuisance reported to SDCC
4
6
5
6
Total Incidents reported to SDCC
151
144
115
165
Total Complaints reported to SDCC
163
142
125
170
Total Actions taken by Allocations Support Unit Staff
Main actions listed below
537
679
589
550
Housecall / Inspection
175
244
201
188
Notice to Quit
1
0
0
0
Abandonment notice served
0
2
2
0
Warnings issued
3
12
8
4
Interviews held (formal office and by phone)
165
184
185
214
Clinic Name
Address of Clinic
Days Held
Time of Clinic
Clondalkin
Civic Offices, Clondalkin
Every Thurs
10 am – 11am
Ronanstown
Ronanstown CYC
Every Tues
11.30am – 1pm
Killinarden
Killinarden Community Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Every Friday
11am – 12noon
Glenshane/ Rossfield
12 Brookfield Court, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Every Friday
11am – 12 noon
Jobstown Community Centre
Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Every Thursday
11am – 12noon
Fettercairn
Fettercairn Community Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Every Wednesday
2pm – 3pm
Macuilliam
Macuilliam Ave , Tallaght, Dublin 24
Every 2nd Thursday 2.30pm – 4.00pm
2.30pm to 4.00pm
Rathfarnaham
Whitechurch Community Centre
First Thursday of the month
11am – 12noon
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.
Any complaints of Anti – Social behaviour will be dealt with in strict confidence. Anti – Social behaviour is any type of unacceptable behaviour that prevents people from enjoying a safe and peaceful existence in their home and/or community.
What happens with a complaint?
Our team will investigate every complaint and follow up in one or all of the following ways:
- Conduct Interviews with victim and alleged perpetrators
- Issue verbal and written warnings
- Refer to other agencies where appropriate
- Issue Notice to Quit where appropriate
- Court Proceedings