Maidenhead West

Road Safety and Traffic Offences:
We will address concerns relating to speeding, anti-social vehicle use and other road traffic offences across COOKHAM. This will be delivered through a combination of high-visibility patrols, targeted enforcement activity and effective use of partner agency resources. Officers will take robust action against those who disregard road safety, utilising fixed penalty notices, vehicle seizure powers and prosecution where appropriate.
Lead: PCSO HOLMES

02/10/2026: Following consultation with local residents and partner agencies, officers from the NHPT and Safety Camera Team attended several locations across COOKHAM to assess their suitability for future speed enforcement deployments. A number of sites were identified and work is now underway to establish them for future operations. During the enforcement activity, two motorists were detected speeding, one by the Safety Camera Team and one by PS JENKINS using a handheld speed detection device. Officers also dealt with a vehicle displaying illegal window tints, which were removed at the roadside.

02/10/2026: The NHPT and Safety Camera Team deployed to COOKHAM to engage with local residents, listen to community concerns and carry out road safety enforcement activity. During the deployment, officers conducted speed checks and provided reassurance to members of the public.

03/10/2026: Officers from the Roads Policing Unit conducted targeted patrols on WHYTELADYES LANE, SUTTON LANE, SWITCHBACK ROAD NORTH and WINTER HILL during reported peak periods of concern. The operation included speed enforcement using a handheld speed detection device. No speeding offences, racing activity or other road traffic offences were identified during the patrols.

04/10/2026: Officers carried out speed enforcement on THE MOOR in COOKHAM in response to concerns raised by local residents. During the operation, two motorists were reported for exceeding the 30mph speed limit. Six drivers were subjected to roadside breath tests, all of which returned negative results for alcohol. One driver tested positive for cannabis during a roadside drugs test and was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. A charging decision will be considered following analysis of the evidential blood sample.

07/10/2026: High-visibility patrol conducted at Winter Hill. Individuals present were identified and details recorded to assist ongoing investigations into reports of vehicle racing and anti-social behaviour within the area.

Drug Use and Anti-Social Vehicle Use:
We will address concerns relating to drug use and the anti-social use of vehicles at WINTER HILL through high-visibility patrols, targeted enforcement and intelligence-led policing activity. Officers will take positive action against those involved in criminality and anti-social behaviour, using available enforcement powers and prosecution where appropriate.

Lead: PC DOMAGALA

17/09/2026: Officers on proactive patrols at WINTER HILL attempted to stop a vehicle which failed to stop and made off from police. Following a pursuit, two individuals were detained and searched. Officers recovered suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash. Both individuals were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs. Investigation and court proceedings remain ongoing.

24/09/2026: Working in partnership with the National Trust, officers seized an off-road motorcycle that had been abandoned at WINTER HILL. The vehicle is suspected to be stolen and is currently being examined by a vehicle examiner to establish ownership.

28/09/2026: Officers detained a male at WINTER HILL and seized a quantity of cannabis. The individual was dealt with by way of a community resolution.

02/10/2026: Officers from the NHPT and Safety Camera Team attended WINTER HILL to assess the suitability of the location for future speed enforcement deployments. During the visit, officers conducted enforcement activity using a handheld speed detection device. No offences were identified.

03/10/2026: Officers from the Roads Policing Unit conducted targeted patrols on WHYTELADYES LANE, SUTTON LANE, SWITCHBACK ROAD NORTH and WINTER HILL during reported peak periods of concern. The operation included speed enforcement using a handheld speed detection device. No speeding offences, racing activity or other road traffic offences were identified during the patrols.

06/10/2026: Conducted two patrols of Winter Hill during the hours of darkness. One vehicle of interest was sighted. Details have been recorded and submitted for further police attention. No other vehicles or persons of note were identified during either patrol.

07/10/2026: High-visibility patrol conducted at Winter Hill. Individuals present were identified and details recorded to assist ongoing investigations into reports of vehicle racing and anti-social behaviour within the area.

Anti-Burglary Patrols:
We will work to reduce burglary and theft offences in the FURZE PLATT area of MAIDENHEAD through high-visibility patrols, targeted crime prevention activity and intelligence-led policing. Officers will proactively identify and disrupt offenders, provide crime prevention advice to residents and work closely with partner agencies to reduce opportunities for acquisitive crime. Offenders will be dealt with robustly using all available enforcement powers.
Lead: PCSO SYMON

02/10/2026: This priority has recently been adopted in response to concerns regarding burglary and theft in the FURZE PLATT area of MAIDENHEAD. Officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols, engaging with residents and carrying out targeted crime prevention activity. Further updates will be provided as work under this priority develops.