Crowthorne

Drug offences by way of drug use and drug dealing has been identified as a Top Priority in the recent Neighbourhood Priorities Survey by local residents. This is primarily in The Morgan Rec car park and Crowthorne high street.

Summary of activity from Sandhurst & Crowthorne neighbourhood officers tackling drug related offences in June 2026:

Addressing drug use and associated behaviour—particularly within the night-time economy—was a priority throughout the month:

Targeted patrols focused on pubs and surrounding car parks, including:
The Crowthorne Inn
Prince of Wales
Buckler’s Park (H&W)
These locations had been highlighted due to reports of suspected drug use and associated nuisance parking.

Dedicated licensing operations and engagement visits were conducted:
Drug swabbing took place inside licensed premises.
Pub management were supported with advice on identifying and managing drug misuse.
One landlord confirmed evidence of Class A drug use in toilets, demonstrating the value of proactive police engagement.

Intelligence gathering was strengthened through:
Retail engagement (Op Purchase) identifying issues such as illegal tobacco/vape sales in a vape shop on Crowthorne High street.
Stronger links with businesses, encouraging information sharing and reporting.

Despite intelligence indicating concerns, no significant drug-related incidents were detected during patrols, suggesting that visible policing acted as an effective deterrent.

Speeding on Crowthorne Road leading into Crowthorne. Noise complaints of loud exhaust from cars and bikes during the night and early morning.

Summary of activity conducted by Sandhurst & Crowthorne neighbourhood officers tackling speeding and road safety as a priority in June 2026:

Officers conducted a speed gun operation on Crowthorne Road but no speeding offences were identified.

While formal speed enforcement activity was limited officers addressed road safety concerns through engagement, visibility, and problem-solving:
Community engagement identified speeding concerns on Nine Mile Ride, alongside issues with parking and e-scooter use.

School patrols tackled dangerous and inconsiderate parking:
Officers issued advice to drivers obstructing dropped kerbs and residential access.
Ongoing issues were identified on New Road and Church Road East.

Engagement events and community meetings highlighted that road safety remains a key concern for residents, with requests for continued patrols and enforcement.

This approach focused on education and behavioural change, helping to improve safety without the need for formal enforcement action.

ASB amongst youths in Morgan recreational ground and the ASB driving of motorbikes along Crowthorne high street.

During June 2026, officers across the Crowthorne neighbourhood delivered a highly visible and proactive policing approach, combining targeted patrols, community engagement, partnership working, and enforcement activity. This work directly supported the key neighbourhood priorities of anti-social behaviour (ASB), drug-related activity, and speeding/road safety concerns.

Summary of activity conducted by Sandhurst & Crowthorne neighbourhood officers tackling ASB in June 2026:

ASB prevention and early intervention remained a core focus, with officers targeting known hotspots and engaging with both young people and the wider community:
•High-visibility patrols were carried out regularly in Crowthorne High Street, recreational areas, and during after-school periods, addressing concerns around youth-related ASB, shoplifting, and disorder.
•Officers engaged directly with schools (Crowthorne CofE, Our Lady’s Prep, and Hurst Lodge School), building relationships with students, staff, and parents. These engagements identified parking-related frustrations and minor ASB concerns, particularly around school pick-up times.
•Problem-solving activity included:
oAddressing neighbour disputes on Pinehill Road, with a Good Neighbour Agreement proposed.
oSupporting retailers experiencing low-level theft and youth nuisance behaviour.

•At Morgan Recreation Ground, patrols targeted ASB linked to e-bikes and e-scooters, responding to community concerns about unsafe use in public spaces.
•During warmer weather, officers attended Heath Lake to deter unsafe behaviour (e.g. open water swimming), offering safety advice to prevent incidents.

Through consistent presence and engagement, officers reported minimal escalation of ASB incidents, alongside positive feedback from residents and businesses.

Bracknell South Neighbourhood Team are asking the community to complete the below surveys.

This is YOUR opportunity to tell us what you want the local NHPT to focus on!

The responses from the surveys will help to identify our local 'Policing Priorities' for the next 3 months.

Crowthorne & Sandhurst - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2bzwm3KYXH