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Is New Islington Marina really the drug-ridden, prostitution-heavy hotspot it’s rumored to be? New reports paint a grim picture of crack cocaine for $20 and rampant sex work near a future government building — but locals fiercely dispute it, calling the area safe, gentrified, and family-friendly. While some pockets of concern linger near Piccadilly or Miles Platting, residents credit redevelopment with slashing petty crime and boosting safety — even if it’s come at the cost of rising rents. Official stats show lower crime than city center hotspots, though homeless addiction and occasional Airbnb use for sex work remain concerns. The bigger question: should government investment in troubled zones like this actually help heal them — or just deepen divides?

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