A new five-year strategy to tackle antisocial behaviour in Renfrewshire will go before councillors next week.
The proposed approach focuses on preventing problems, supporting victims and taking action against persistent or serious behaviour.
Renfrewshire Council’s Communities and Housing Policy Board will be asked to approve the Antisocial Behaviour Strategy for 2026–2031 on Tuesday, 27th October 2026.
A report says recorded complaints fell by 12.7% between 2023/24 and 2025/26.
Officers say the refreshed strategy aims to build on that progress and direct resources towards the issues and locations causing the greatest harm.
The strategy covers six priorities: prevention, support for victims, persistent and serious behaviour, children and young people, housing and neighbourhood problems, and safer public spaces.
Proposed work includes conflict resolution, mediation, education, tenancy support and activities for young people to help prevent problems escalating.
The strategy states: “Success will be measured not simply by case closures but by whether people feel safer, better informed and more supported.”
Particular attention will be given to repeat victims and people experiencing ongoing harm.
For persistent or serious behaviour, the strategy sets out the use of warnings, tenancy measures, environmental enforcement, fixed penalties, police intervention and legal action where appropriate.
It says responses to housing-related problems should be fair and proportionate, with eviction remaining a last resort.
The strategy also covers littering, dog fouling, noise, vandalism, graffiti, fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles and irresponsible parking.
Police, businesses, licensing partners and transport providers would work with the council to address problems in town centres, including during evenings and at night.
Officers acknowledge that a greater focus on helping residents raise concerns could initially lead to an increase in recorded complaints.