Reducing supply
Street level dealing
The term street level dealing incorporates both open dealing on the street to dealing from business or residential premises.
Street level dealing can lead to rises in acquisitive crime, violence, gun crime, sex markets and begging and associated criminality. It can also be a barrier to regeneration and renewal within communities. Dealing occurs in a number of settings:
- On the street where dealers offer drugs or wait to be approached
- Meetings arranged via mobile phones
- Off the street, in pubs, cafes and private premises commonly known as Crack Houses
The police and their partners use a range of tools to tackle street dealing. Enforcement is a key element. Working with key stakeholders linking enforcement with treatment, education and community engagement is likely to have more success and sustainability in the longer term.
