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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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Residents have identified concerns surrounding the illegal and antisocial use of e-scooters, e-bikes and off-road vehicles within the rural environment. Reports include vehicles being ridden on public footpaths, bridleways, recreational land and private property without permission, creating risks to pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and other legitimate users of the countryside. Concerns have also been raised regarding excessive speeds, nuisance behaviour, damage to land and rural infrastructure, and the unauthorised access of private and otherwise inaccessible areas. Activity of this nature negatively impacts community safety and the enjoyment of rural spaces by residents and visitors.
Action taken:
Planned regular patrols in the targeted hot spot areas working along side Rural Crime team. Community officers completing engagement and education of offender.
Using police powers where appropriate to seize offending vehicles and tackle ASB. -
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There have been ongoing reports of Buckleberry Common being a hotspot for Anti-Social Behaviour, Drug use (and potentially drug dealing) and the use of Off Road Bikes in and around the area.
Action taken:
Officers and PCSOs are increasing targeted patrols in the area tackle the issue and identify those involved.
We have had fewer reports since this priority was identified but continue to patrol the area.
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Residents have identified concerns regarding rogue traders operating within the area, targeting local communities and causing alarm. Increased visibility, prevention advice, and enforcement activity are requested to help protect vulnerable residents and reduce the impact of this behaviour.
Action taken:
Officers and PCSO’s are continuing to patrol the areas. They have also been actively engaging with the community and local residents and share information about preventative measures.