The Nightingales Problem Solving Partnership

Since May 2023, there has been an established partnership working group consisting of the police, West Berkshire Council, Berkshire Youth, Youth Justice Support Team, Probation and Sovereign Housing. The group was established following several incidents of serious violence in The Nightingales. 

The wider partnership has delivered over 81 actions ranging from enhanced police patrols, house closures to prevent anti-social behaviour, civil injunction, community surveys, enhanced stop and search, youth intervention and diversion and secured safer street funding for CCTV, community clear up days, schools intervention project and outreach work by Berkshire Youth to name a few. 

Four individuals from the community linked to serious violence and the carrying of weapons have been convicted and are currently in prison. 

A review of the crime and anti social behaviour reports have indicated a significant reduction in The Nightingales and as such the problem solving partnership has now concluded. The local Neighbourhood Policing team will still be patrolling the area and working with partners to keep the area safe.