Watchfield / Longcot / Shrivenham neighbourhood

Local priorities

The following priorities have been identified by the community and the police:

  1. Rural Crime. Due to the very isolated location of farm outbuildings throughout the Vale of the White Horse the area is being targeted for theft of plant and diesel. There are also thefts of Landovers and 4x4 vehicles.
  2. Raves and illegal music gatherings. These events cause damage to crops and buildings, they create noise nuisance and have a major impact on the quality of life for residents. Drug taking is common at such events with people often driving under the influence and commit other offences.
  3. Anti-social behaviour. Faringdon, Shrivenham, Stanford in the vale and Southmoor residents are concerned about young people gathering in local parks, car parks and other prominent locations being noisy and underage drinking. Some of them drive anti-socially.

These are being dealt with by your neighbourhood policing team in partnership with residents and other agencies. Progress will be reported in the Neighbourhood updates.

Neighbourhood updates

Have Your Say meetings

Meet your local neighbourhood officers and have your say on policing priorities and concerns in your local area.

Find out more about Have Your Say meetings.

Type: Have Your Say Meeting
Date: Sunday, 19 February 2012
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
Venue: Fawler and Baulking (door to door)
Contact: PCSO Maralyn Pack

Type: Have Your Say Meeting
Date: Sunday, 25 March 2012
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
Venue: Kingston Lisle (door to door)
Contact: PCSO Maralyn Pack

Type: Have Your Say Meeting
Date: Sunday, 29 April 2012
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
Venue: Wescot and Sparsholt (door to door)
Contact: PCSO Maralyn Pack

Neighbourhood officers

  • Inspector John Turner

    Inspector John Turner

  • Sergeant Christopher Ball

    Sergeant Christopher Ball

  • PC Tim Pavey

    PC Tim Pavey - Neighbourhood specialist officer

  • PCSO Maralyn Pack

    PCSO Maralyn Pack