POLICE DETAILS
Thames Valley Police - Minster and Katesgrove Neighbourhood

Drug dealing/ASB is taking place at all times of the day in and around CARSDALE CLOSE and LAUD CLOSE. TVP are liaising with partner agencies to identify issues and take action.

Working with STRONGHOLD (drugs team) to build up a profile of users and dealers.. Also working with the housing association around the individual drug users living in the area. Patrols of the area and looking at partial Closure Order in LAUD CLOSE where ASB is most prolific.
Have liaised with STRONGHOLD which resulted in the arrest of 2 males for PWITS.
CCTV has been erected in the footpath on SHEEPSLANE where dealing has been taking place. Working withy RBC to get a gate put in place to stop users congregating in waste land area.
A closure Order has been applied for at a local address on WENSLEY RD where residents have been complaining about local drug users attending

thefts from sheds and in particular at the allotments have increased with tools, bikes etc being stolen. A number of local businesses are having bicycles stolen form cycle racks.

Increase visible police patrols and speak with the committee regards Crime Prevention Advice. Speak with other police departments regarding any trends with known local offenders asking how and when thefts are occurring and what method is being used to commit the offences
Shed locks are to be offered, to establish how the offenders are gaining access and then make more secure and consider cctv options.
CCTV has been looked at but cost is too much. New locks have been placed onto most sheds at expense of the owners. New fencing has been erected and regular foot patrols have been completed
From cctv enquiries 2 offenders have been named and arrested and charged for burglary and theft with a total of 14 offences between them Both are currently remanded in custody awaiting ta court trial.

groups of youths are gathering at the weekend at the communal grass areas. Many of these youths are not local and are attending to meet up with friends They are then smoking cannabis, making noise, dropping litter and riding around on motorcycles

a problem solving meeting has been held with residents and Reading Borough Council. Actions are to be set for all departments starting with an Environmental Visual Audit and tenancy letter drop.
a letter drop and EVA has been arranged for 26th November. Regular foot patrols have also been completed.

Drug dealing/ASB is taking place at all times of the day in and around CARSDALE CLOSE and LAUD CLOSE. TVP are liaising with partner agencies to identify issues and take action.

Working with STRONGHOLD (drugs team) to build up a profile of users and dealers.. Also working with the housing association around the individual drug users living in the area. Patrols of the area and looking at partial Closure Order in LAUD CLOSE where ASB is most prolific.
Have liaised with STRONGHOLD which resulted in the arrest of 2 males for PWITS.
CCTV has been erected in the footpath on SHEEPSLANE where dealing has been taking place. Working withy RBC to get a gate put in place to stop users congregating in waste land area.
A closure Order has been applied for at a local address on WENSLEY RD where residents have been complaining about local drug users attending
Acting on information provided by local residents 2 further Misuse of Drugs warrants were executed at local addresses. This resulted in the arrest of 3 persons. 1 was released no further action whilst the other two are currently on remand awaiting trial.
An extension was granted for another 3 months at a Closure Order following the arrest and seizure of a large quantity of drugs. Two people are currently on bail for this offence.
Following intelligence supplied by residents another male was arrested by the STRONGHOLD team after liaising with NHPT

ASB is being caused by drug users in a residential area that houses mainly older people and young families. The users are meeting up and dropping litter, urinating whilst waiting to be dealt to.
The area is a natural cut through with lots of areas that are out of sight

Have been working closely with residents after they reported ASB where drug users are congregating and urinating, dropping litter etc. We have now re-established the NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH following a leaflet drop, , erected a number of TVP ASB signs.
Will look to arrange a residents clear up of the area which will clear out all the area where the users are meeting up. Speaking with the council about extra street lighting.
Continued with patrols in the area and still helping to get the Neighbourhood Watch re-established. Have received complimentary feed back from residents as issues are being reduced

They are then causing criminal damage to fittings, doors. They are leaving lots of rubbish around, using the areas as a toilet.
1 male is masturbating whist sleeping rough which has been witnessed by a tenant.

We have liaised with the relevant housing associations to get the doors secured securely. However one of the doors needs to be totally replaced so building is vulnerable until then. Regular visits by NHPT are taking place. Crime prevention advice has been given.
Investigating the cctv at this point to see if we can identify the rough sleepers and male masturbating.
Once the rough sleepers have been identified they will be issued with CPW or arrested depending on the evidence from the cctv

Drug dealing/ASB is taking place at all times of the day in and around CARSDALE CLOSE and LAUD CLOSE. This is mainly taking place in public and is occurring throughout the day. TVP are liaising with partner agencies to identify issues and take action.

Working with STRONGHOLD (drugs team) to build up a profile of users and dealers.. Also working with the housing association around the individual drug users living in the area. Patrols of the area and looking at partial Closure Order in LAUD CLOSE where ASB is most prolific.
Have liaised with STRONGHOLD which resulted in the arrest of 2 males for PWITS.
CCTV has been erected in the footpath on SHEEPSLANE where dealing has been taking place. Working withy RBC to get a gate put in place to stop users congregating in waste land area.
A closure Order has been applied for at a local address on WENSLEY RD where residents have been complaining about local drug users attending
Acting on information provided by local residents 2 further Misuse of Drugs warrants were executed at local addresses. This resulted in the arrest of 3 persons. 1 was released no further action whilst the other two are currently on remand awaiting trial.
An extension was granted for another 3 months at a Closure Order following the arrest and seizure of a large quantity of drugs. Two people are currently on bail for this offence.
Following intelligence supplied by residents another male was arrested by the STRONGHOLD team after liaising with NHPT

ASB is being caused by drug users in a residential area that houses mainly older people and young families. The users are meeting up and dropping litter, urinating whilst waiting to be dealt to.
The area is a natural cut through with lots of areas that are out of sight

Have been working closely with residents after they reported ASB where drug users are congregating and urinating, dropping litter etc. We have now re-established the NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH following a leaflet drop, , erected a number of TVP ASB signs.
Will look to arrange a residents clear up of the area which will clear out all the area where the users are meeting up. Speaking with the council about extra street lighting.
Continued with patrols in the area and still helping to get the Neighbourhood Watch re-established. Have received complimentary feed back from residents as issues are being reduced.
Hi vis patrols have continued and at this point there have been no further reports.

They are then causing criminal damage to fittings, doors. They are leaving lots of rubbish around, using the areas as a toilet.
1 male is masturbating whist sleeping rough which has been witnessed by a tenant.

We have liaised with the relevant housing associations to get the doors secured securely. However one of the doors needs to be totally replaced so building is vulnerable until then. Regular visits by NHPT are taking place. Crime prevention advice has been given.
Investigating the cctv at this point to see if we can identify the rough sleepers and male masturbating.
Once the rough sleepers have been identified they will be issued with CPW or arrested depending on the evidence from the cctv.
New cctv has been erected in one of the flats following a crime prevention meeting with NHPT

Drug dealing/ASB is taking place at all times of the day in and around CARSDALE CLOSE and LAUD CLOSE. This is mainly taking place in public and is occurring throughout the day. TVP are liaising with partner agencies to identify issues and take action.

Working with STRONGHOLD (drugs team) to build up a profile of users and dealers.. Also working with the housing association around the individual drug users living in the area. Patrols of the area and looking at partial Closure Order in LAUD CLOSE where ASB is most prolific.
Have liaised with STRONGHOLD which resulted in the arrest of 2 males for PWITS.
CCTV has been erected in the footpath on SHEEPSLANE where dealing has been taking place. Working withy RBC to get a gate put in place to stop users congregating in waste land area.
A closure Order has been applied for at a local address on WENSLEY RD where residents have been complaining about local drug users attending
Acting on information provided by local residents 2 further Misuse of Drugs warrants were executed at local addresses. This resulted in the arrest of 3 persons. 1 was released no further action whilst the other two are currently on remand awaiting trial.
An extension was granted for another 3 months at a Closure Order following the arrest and seizure of a large quantity of drugs. Two people are currently on bail for this offence.
Following intelligence supplied by residents another male was arrested by the STRONGHOLD team after liaising with NHPT.
2 X further arrests have been made by the drug team- both offenders released on bail. These arrests were made following information supplied by residents.
Continued patrols of the area and visiting known addresses of drug users/ASB.

ASB is being caused by drug users in a residential area that houses mainly older people and young families. The users are meeting up and dropping litter, urinating whilst waiting to be dealt to.
The area is a natural cut through with lots of areas that are out of sight. a couple of related bike thefts have occurred.

Have been working closely with residents after they reported ASB where drug users are congregating and 2 x related bike thefts have occurred. Further work to be done around trying to identify the users and the dealer. Working alongside the drug team (STRONGHOLD) & HRU(HARM REDUCTION TEAM). Patrols of the area

They are then causing criminal damage to fittings, doors. They are leaving lots of rubbish around, using the areas as a toilet.
1 male is masturbating whist sleeping rough which has been witnessed by a tenant.

We have liaised with the relevant housing associations to get the doors secured securely. However one of the doors needs to be totally replaced so building is vulnerable until then. Regular visits by NHPT are taking place. Crime prevention advice has been given.
Investigating the cctv at this point to see if we can identify the rough sleepers and male masturbating.
Once the rough sleepers have been identified they will be issued with CPW or arrested depending on the evidence from the cctv.
New cctv has been erected in one of the flats following a crime prevention meeting with NHPT.
Following a meeting with the NHPT the communal door has been replaced and no further rough sleepers.
Unfortunately they have moved onto to another block-BOURNE STEVENS CLOSE. The relevant housing association have been informed and waiting for a date for a crime prevention meeting.
Have worked closely with housing association and all the doors to the flats have been fixed in the South Street addresses. The housing association for Bourne Stevens have had all the areas cleaned are waiting for the doors to be repaired. Continued with patrols in the area.

Drug dealing/ASB is taking place at all times of the day in and around CARSDALE CLOSE and LAUD CLOSE. This is mainly taking place in public and is occurring throughout the day. TVP are liaising with partner agencies to identify issues and take action.

Working with STRONGHOLD (drugs team) to build up a profile of users and dealers.. Also working with the housing association around the individual drug users living in the area. Patrols of the area and looking at partial Closure Order in LAUD CLOSE where ASB is most prolific.
Have liaised with STRONGHOLD which resulted in the arrest of 2 males for PWITS.
CCTV has been erected in the footpath on SHEEPSLANE where dealing has been taking place. Working withy RBC to get a gate put in place to stop users congregating in waste land area.
A closure Order has been applied for at a local address on WENSLEY RD where residents have been complaining about local drug users attending
Acting on information provided by local residents 2 further Misuse of Drugs warrants were executed at local addresses. This resulted in the arrest of 3 persons. 1 was released no further action whilst the other two are currently on remand awaiting trial.
An extension was granted for another 3 months at a Closure Order following the arrest and seizure of a large quantity of drugs. Two people are currently on bail for this offence.
Following intelligence supplied by residents another male was arrested by the STRONGHOLD team after liaising with NHPT.
2 X further arrests have been made by the drug team- both offenders released on bail. These arrests were made following information supplied by residents.
Continued patrols of the area and visiting known addresses of drug users/ASB.
Local NHPT team are still conducting regular patrols in the area

ASB is being caused by drug users in a residential area that houses mainly older people and young families. The users are meeting up and dropping litter, urinating whilst waiting to be dealt to.
The area is a natural cut through with lots of areas that are out of sight. a couple of related bike thefts have occurred.

Have been working closely with residents after they reported ASB where drug users are congregating and 2 x related bike thefts have occurred. Further work to be done around trying to identify the users and the dealer. Working alongside the drug team (STRONGHOLD) & HRU(HARM REDUCTION TEAM). Patrols of the area.
Local NHPT conducting regular patro;ls in the area

Reports of drug dealing and ASB related in and around the area of Berkeley Avenue, A4 Bath Road.

dealing taking place in the area, NHW has already been set up in Benyon Court & Epsom Court. Joint visit alongside RBC Safer Realms team has established areas that can be environmentally enhanced. CPW’s to be issued to anyone seen dealing in the area via residents CCTV. NHPT actively patrolling the area