Operated by: Thames Valley Police

https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk

Every 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.
Neighbourhood Policing…
  • 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.

Have Your Say logo 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.

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

E-messaging: https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tvp_aylesbury

Telephone: 101

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Whitehill Park, reports of ASB and drug related crime. Due to the location and lack of lighting, this area is being used for general Drug Dealing and to drink alcohol.

Action

Ongoing Patrols to be carried out. Stop checks as and when required. Engagement and disruption with those involved.
A youth offender was identified and spoken to along with his parents, further involvement has not been seen.
Reports of ASB have reduced however drug related crime remains a priority.
Walk about was conducted with the local council to complete a safety audit regarding improvements such as street lighting. Results to be discussed by the council.
If you have any information use 101 or online at www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

Issue

Shoplifting and retail crime including violence against retail staff, Broadfields retail park and Sainsbury Gatehouse.
We are dealing with continued reports of shoplifting at Sainsbury Gatehouse and the Broadfields retail park.

Action

High Visibility patrols are conducted regularly to deter behaviour along with regular engagement with retail staff to gather intel and provide personal safety advice.
During Safe Business week, all stores visited, and posters given to display regarding shoplifting. Staff also encouraged to keep reports coming in.
Shops are encouraged to improve security along with CCTV to deter and catch offenders.
DISC (new Shop Watch) has been launched, all hardest hit retailers were engaged and signed up 7 major retailers following our visits. Continued encouragement to get more retailers to sign up.
If you have any information please call 101 or report online at www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

Issue

Anti-Social Behaviour and drug related activity Oxford Road Underpass

Action

Reports of ASB and drug related crime. The underpass is being used for general drug dealing. Area is vulnerable, underpass connects Aylesbury College/Henry Floyd Grammar School and Wycliffe End/ Bearbrook Primary.
Intel from local residents that drug activity is being conducted by college students, we have engaged with the college, who would welcome a visit from the police dog team along with education talks. We are conducting hi visibility patrols and stop checks when necessary.
If you have any information please report on 101 or online www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.