Risk and protective factors of anti-social behaviour perpetration

Product Description

The Home Office commissioned Ipsos UK to conduct qualitative research to develop an understanding of the risk and protective factors of anti-social behaviour (ASB) perpetration. This research aimed to explore the factors which put individuals at risk of perpetrating ASB, as well as deter such behaviour. The research also sought to understand how these factors differ by type of ASB (environmental, personal, nuisance and by young or adult perpetrators.

There is limited existing evidence on risk and protective factors, particularly protective factors of ASB, highlighting the need for new data collection on the topic. While there is existing evidence on the risk factors of ASB, this research seeks to further inform this evidence base, and address gaps in understanding of protective factors and how risk and protective factors differ by type of ASB and age of perpetrator.

Furthermore, this research will help inform the development of interventions, such as those referenced in the ASB Action Plan and Safer Streets Fund.

Ipsos took a qualitative research approach, conducting national stakeholder interviews and holding local workshops with a range of local stakeholders throughout March and April 2023.