Your Local Neighbourhood Policing Team
Every neighbourhood in the Thames Valley area has a dedicated neighbourhood policing team that works together with the local community and partners to: reduce crime and incidents, bring more offenders to justice, protect the vulnerable and tackle violence against women and girls and improve victim service and public confidence.
Neighbourhood policing teams are led by senior police officers and include police officers, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), police staff, police support volunteers and the Special Constabulary.
They aim to make communities safer through an approach that is focussed on visibility, engagement, problem solving and community resilience.
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Crimes and priorities
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The South Team is conducting targeted patrols in the areas of The Curve, St Ethelbert’s, and Yew Tree Road Park to address alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and utilise alcohol seizure powers where appropriate. Displacement of street drinkers into these locations has been identified following ongoing town centre redevelopment.
We continue to work closely with Slough Borough Council to develop longer-term solutions, while gathering evidence and intelligence to support potential Community Protection Notices. Proactive patrols and engagement activity will remain in place to reduce anti-social behaviour and provide reassurance to the local community.Action taken:
* Conduct regular targeted patrols to address alcohol-related ASB.
* Signpost vulnerable individuals to appropriate support services.
* Work with Slough Borough Council to target and manage hotspot areas.
*Enforce PSPO powers, including confiscation of alcohol in public spaces.
*Consider use of CPNs/CPNs and other police powers, including dispersal notices, for persistent offenders.
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The Town Centre and Chalvey continue to experience thefts from motor vehicles, particularly where vehicles are left unlocked or items are visible inside.
Action taken:
* Engage with local communities and partner agencies to gather intelligence, identify emerging issues, and promote crime prevention measures.
* Deliver crime prevention messaging through a "Clear Car" campaign, public awareness activity, and tailored vehicle security advice.
* Monitor known Theft From Motor Vehicle offenders and, where lawful and proportionate, utilise stop and search powers to disrupt offending and gather intelligence
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A period of hot weather across the UK has resulted in more people visiting rivers such as the Jubilee River to cool down, contributing to an increase in water-related incidents and fatalities. Despite appearing safe, rivers can present significant hazards, including strong currents, sudden drop-offs, and cold-water shock. Emergency services are reminding the public that these risks can affect even experienced swimmers and are urging people to avoid entering unsupervised open water, particularly during periods of extreme heat.
Action taken:
* Regular targeted patrols on the Jubilee River.
* Working with partner agencies to share information, namely Fire & Rescue service.
*We will identify hotspot locations and ensure that any children found unsupervised on tow paths are reported to their parents, with relevant referrals made when appropriate.
* Alcohol consumption can increase risk near water, as individuals may have reduced awareness and be more likely to enter the water unintentionally.25/07 – Joint engagement in Slough Town centre with TVP and Berkshire Fire & Rescue
This will remain over the summer.