Basingstoke North comprises of Oakridge & Popley. Policing priorities for the area are set every three months and updated to the public. The team uses a variety of tactics to address the priorities and these include high visibility patrols and directed operation''s designed to deter, identify and arrest suspects. The team will also investigate crimes reported by the public. The team is dedicated to reducing anti-social behaviour and protecting the area''s most vulnerable people and meets regularly with the council, its councillors, housing association''s, neighbourhood watch schemes, residents'' association''s and local schools.