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Crimes and priorities
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Shoplifting, including the Organised Crime Groups from out of area. This was raised by the community in recent surveys
Action taken:
The NH team still deal with shoplifting robustly. We have charged and remanded a prolific offender for 24 offences which occurred in a 10 day spell. We also charged and remanded another offender for 10 offences across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We have also issued Out of Court Disposals to 3 further minor shoplifters as well as worked with our businesses to target harden and identify new offenders in the area.
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Anti-social Behaviour (ASB), mainly youths loitering in the Carnival pool car park and groups entering various businesses in Town and being disruptive/abusive over a TikTok craze. There is also reported ASB through drug taking and Public order at Elms Field and Carnival Pool
Action taken:
Officers have been conducting hotspot patrols. 1 female juvenile was arrested and dealt with for being drunk in a public place and assaulting officers. A 2nd female was dealt with for supplying alcohol to a minor. We have issued 4 community resolutions for possession of Cannabis. We have educated local schools and youths around dangers of alcohol and drug abuse at a young age. We have also worked with local businesses to assist detering and reporting ongoing ASB
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Drug use & dealing across the Wokingham Town area, specifically Carnival Pool Car Park, Elms Field, Crown House and the Norreys Estate
Action taken:
We have been targeting drug users with town and dealing at various levels, from local resolutions to arrest and charge to court. We have also provided education and referrals to rehab and counselling which we hope prevents any other criminality.