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    Drugs being dealt – areas of interest Battle Square, Kensington Road and Chester Street. This has lead to groups of drug users hanging around and associated ASB.
    Drug dealing has also been reported on Alma street and Bridgewater close.

    Issued 16 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Plain clothed operations have been conducted within the priority areas using specialist departments. Individuals have been identified and ongoing work is going to be completed with closure orders being considered.
    We are looking in to further CCTV and have increased patrols in the West Village area.

    Actioned 16 June 2026

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    Retail shops in Reading Town Centre are targeted frequently by drug addicts who shoplift to support their habit.

    Issued 01 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Shoplifting remains an ever present issue within the Town Centre with continuous ongoing work to tackle the offending. The neighbourhood team have recently achieved a number of successful prosecutions which are often highlighted on social media. Diversionary work continues in a bid to prevent re-offending and the team continues to liaise directly with partner agencies in an attempt to reduce the demand from persistent offenders.

    Actioned 01 July 2026

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    Sex workers loiter on Western Elms Avenue throughout the evening and into the night, waiting for customers. This is noisy and increases ASB and litter in the area.

    Issued 16 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Ops continue to be run monthly to target the males who use sex workers and a number of CPWs have been issued and arrests made.
    We are also working with the council and support agencies to address the underlying causes of the issue.

    Actioned 16 June 2026

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