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/tvp_oxford
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Telephone: 101
E-messaging: https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
Email: [email protected]
Current Priorities
Issue
Brook View, Blackbird Leys - Drug and ASB Hotspot
Action
In November, Offices identified a new area in Blackbird Leys suspect of being used by drug dealers. This area as a result has experienced an increase in anti-social behaviour. We are committed to disrupting and deterring such activities, particularly within residential areas. Officers have been, and will continue to conduct high-visibility patrols. If you observed any suspicious behaviour, whether related to drug activity or not, please report it so that appropriate actions can be taken.
Issue
Increase in Theft from motor vehicle - Grenoble Road
Action
Since the start of the season, officers have been conducting foot patrols around the Kassam and Ozone Leisure complex. Analysis has shown an increase in thefts from motor vehicles during these events. Officers are patrolling and engaging with locals and visitors to encourage securing vehicles and removing valuables. If you are visiting the complex, please engage with officers, who are there to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable.
To report any suspicious activity, please contact us on 101 or report online.
Issue
Execution of Sec 23 Misuse of Drugs Warrant
Action
Officers executed a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act Warrant at an address in Blackbird Leys. This was based on numerous intelligence reports from the local community and officer patrols. The property was suspected of being used for the storage, preparation and distribution of Class A drugs. The operation resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of drugs, large quantity of cash, and two persons were arrested. An investigation is now underway. This success would not have been possible without the support of the local community. We continue to encourage reporting of anti-social behaviour and crime to the police, as these outcomes rely on your information and cooperation.
Issue
ASB Alice Smith Square, Littlemore
Action
Multiple reports have been made to the local NHPT team of ASB in the community. The neighbourhood team have attended a community meeting, have increased patrols, done letter drops and are doing multi-agency working with the City Council. The team will continue to work with the community and proactively deal with any criminality.
Issue
ASB in Denny Gardens, Littlemore Oxford
Action
The NHPT team have been dealing with reports of Anti-Social Behaviour for several months in Denny Gardens, Oxford. The team have work closely with Oxford City Council and due to partnership working a Closure Order has been obtained at a property. The NHPT will continue to patrol the area and deal with any offences robustly.
Issue
Anti-Social Behaviour and Drug Dealing in GILLIANS PARK, BLACKBIRD LEYS.
Action
The team are currently increasing visibility in the area with patrols. It is in the early stages of being identified as an issue but we will ensure that all relevant partners are engaged. Any criminality with be dealt with robustly and the community engaged with.
Issue
Shoplifting from the Co-Op Rose Hill, Oxford and Persistent Beggars outside.
Action
The Co-Op Rose Hill is persistently targeted by shoplifters and is a high demand store. The neighbourhood team have worked hard with the store and completed a shoplifting assessment and the store have now implemented some of our recommendations. In addition to this the team have run multiple days of action in the store and arrested the top of offenders. The team will continue to target shoplifters and deal with them robustly. There are also persistent beggars outside of the store causing ASB. Two of the top offenders are in the process of being issued CPW's to manage their behaviour.