Operated by: Thames Valley Police
https://www.thamesvalley.police.ukEvery neighbourhood in Thames Valley has a dedicated Neighbourhood Policing team.
Neighbourhood Policing teams can be contacted via 101, the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Neighbourhood Policing teams…- Are led by senior police officers and include police community support officers (PCSOs), often together with volunteer police officers, volunteers and partners.
- May serve one or several neighbourhoods.
- Work with local people and partners to identify, tackle and prevent local, low-level crime, anti-social behaviour, and any ongoing concerns.
- Provide you with a visible, accessible and accountable police service and aim to make your neighbourhood safer.
- Have been present in every Thames Valley neighbourhood since 1 April 2008.
- Focus all of their efforts on their dedicated neighbourhoods, building relationships with local people.
- Needs you to tell us about the issues that concern you in your area.
- Has transformed policing at a local level, to meet the needs of local communities.
- Is known as ‘Safer Neighbourhoods’ in Milton Keynes.
From the start of 2010, Thames Valley Police extended its neighbourhood consultation by introducing a wider range of publicised opportunities to meet neighbourhood teams.
We will provide open monthly meetings to allow the public to influence our priorities. These meetings will be branded as Have Your Say opportunities, and in many cases will be held in conjunction with partners.
View Have Your Say summary and flowchart (PDF 40 Kb - opens new window)Once local priorities have been identified, a broader ‘toolkit’ of problem-solving tactics is being made available to ensure crime and anti-social behaviour is tackled effectively.
Across the Thames Valley area, there are many successful Neighbourhood Action Groups which will continue to deliver local problem solving, but the introduction of Have Your Say meetings will allow neighbourhood teams to identify more quickly those specific local priorities that need attention.
Thames Valley Police views the introduction of Have Your Say meetings as a positive step in tackling issues that matter most to the public. I welcome your support and engagement in this endeavour.
Contact Details
Website: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tvpsouthandvale
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Telephone: 101
E-messaging: https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TVPSouthandVale
Email: [email protected]
Current Priorities
Issue
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
Action
There was a recent indecent exposure in Radley woods where the team have attended the area to see if the suspect could be located. Officers have been able to identify a suspect who’s modus operandi matched by working with our specialist teams of potential suspects. He was arrested and is currently on bail whilst we complete our investigation.
The PSCOs have delivered talks at the local schools around “Drinking Spiking” and “Keeping Safe After Dark” to educate young people around keeping themselves safe on nights out and looking after each other.
Officers have been working with our CID following the arrest of an offender who targeted a female and is known to target lone females. Officers were able to assist with background knowledge around his behaviour, prevention measures already put in place and supported in completing enquiries. This male is currently on bail whilst CID complete their investigation however will not be driving around to commit these offences. Whilst working with Road Policing we found other ways to prevent and disrupt him getting around to commit these offences. He will be unable to drive without a driver’s license.
Issue
Retail theft and financial scams
Action
The PCSOs have visited a victim of courier fraud, offered fraud prevention advice and completing enquiries in the area. Courier fraud is where a fraudster impersonates a trusted authority, such as a police officer or bank official to deceive the victim in handing over money or valuables. To protect yourself always verify the identity of anyone requesting sensitive information and never share personal information over the phone if unsure. Police officers should have ID and we are always happy to show you.
A male was seen to shoplift by staff in Poundland in Abingdon. The staff using their Store Net radio system were able to liaise with police directly, meaning officers were able to stop him along with a female who he was with. The CCTV camera operators in town were able to see him pass off the stolen items to the female and the goods were recovered. The male was dealt with for the theft and the female for handling stolen goods.
Issue
Anti-social behaviour (ASB)
Action
The team where made aware of an incident of criminal damage and harassment committed by youths in the North Abingdon area where they were banging on a door causing great concern to the female resident. These youths have been identified and interviewed over this matter, most of whom didn’t think of the consequence that their actions would have against the home owner. We will be working with the Youth Justice unit in ways to prevent them from reoffending.
The team executed a drugs warrant in Wootton where a cannabis factory was discovered and 288 cannabis plants were recovered. A suspect has been charged with the offence, pleading guilty at court.
An E-bike which had been illegally adapted was being used in the Abbey grounds during a busy weekend racing up and down. This bike was seized by the team who were out on patrol in the area, due to not complying with the regulations for an E-bike and due to the adaptations making it more of a motorbike.