Cases cited include a victim being told a neighbour's 13-hour long party did not warrant action.
Councils are frequently failing to use their powers to tackle anti-social behaviour, a watchdog has found.
It said out of the 63 cases it had investigated in the last year - ranging from low-level issues such as dog-fouling and inconsiderate parking to more serious harassment and intimidation - 51 were upheld.In one case a resident complained to the council about a neighbour's party with loud music which lasted more than 13 hours.
John, not his real name, told the BBC he had been experiencing escalating problems with his neighbours since last November, which he had repeatedly reported to his council in south-east London. John said he also felt the council had tried to pass him on to the police, but they had said there was not enough evidence to convict.
Councils have a range of powers to tackle anti-social behaviour, including community protection notices for issues like noise and litter. Failure to comply with a notice to stop the behaviour is a criminal offence. The Local Government Association, which represents councils, said anti-social behaviour could have "a devastating impact" and councils were committed to working with partners and communities to protect residents from offenders.
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