What action it is taking to reduce antisocial behaviour, in light of reports that there has been an increase in the number reports of it.

Statements regarding changes in the level of antisocial behaviour are best made using measures of the population’s experience and all the evidence points towards a long term and sustained reduction in levels of antisocial behaviour in Scotland. The Scottish Crime and Justice survey reports that the percentage of adults who think people behave in an antisocial manner in their local area fell from 46% in 2008-09 to 29% by 2016-17, whilst more adults than ever before feel safe walking alone after dark in their local area.
Despite this progress, we remain committed to tackling all forms of antisocial behaviour and recognise that this can blight people’s lives. The Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 provides a wide range of measures for dealing with all forms of antisocial behaviour and our national strategy is based on prevention, early intervention and diversionary activities. The Scottish Government is currently working with a group of local authorities to use their expertise and knowledge to inform, refresh and update all of the guidance documents on tackling antisocial behaviour.