Why is vandalism and other antisocial behaviour so common in the UK?

Posted by coffeewalnut05@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 461 comments

Just went to the beach today and there were a bunch of youths setting stuff on fire near the dunes. There was black smoke all over the place. And litter in a lot of places. It would otherwise be a lovely beach but it’s been ruined by people. I’ve seen similar stuff in my local area more generally - vandalised benches, burnt out trees, a torn down Christmas tree back in December, and plenty of litter. Are we not in a climate emergency. But setting fires to beaches and leaving rubbish there is still acceptable and nobody has a single word to say on it? Bewildering and infuriating.