Reading's Neighbourhood Warden Service

Reading’s Warden Service is now based at Lyon Square on the Dee Park estate although they patrol borough-wide.

The Warden’s role is to help:

• Reduce crime and the fear of crime by being a physical presence on patrol. They watch out for known offenders and report repeat offenders to the appropriate agencies. 
• Care for the environment by reporting fly tipping, fly posting, graffiti and abandoned vehicles. 
• Reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour. 
• Deter drug dealing by being a physical presence and reporting dealers to the police. They also sign-post drug users to relevant drug support agencies, if they want assistance.

They also: 

• Work with a variety of youth projects and schools interacting with young people, using diversionary tactics to prevent future criminal behaviour. 
• Spend time with the elderly and vulnerable with the view to supporting the community and help to promote social inclusion for all so the community can help itself.

For more information about the Neighbourhood Warden Service, please see the Articles below

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