Wycombe West

Speeding
This month, the Wycombe West neighbourhood team have been focusing on community problem-solving to tackle speeding across the Wycombe West areas.

Following speed surveys carried out during the previous quarter, three roads were identified as having the highest average vehicle speeds and/or the greatest number of drivers exceeding the speed limit. These locations were The Pastures, Coates Lane and Hughenden Avenue, and as a result have been identified as priority areas for further enforcement activity.

Officers will continue to monitor these roads through speed checks and targeted enforcement operations, while also engaging with motorists to promote safer driving habits. By focusing our efforts on locations where speeding is most prevalent, we aim to improve road safety, reduce the risk of collisions, and respond to the concerns raised by local residents. We will continue to review survey results and community feedback to ensure our activity is directed where it can have the greatest impact.

If you have any information please report on 101 or online at www. thamesvalley.police.uk.
Call 999 if a crime is in progress or you are at risk of harm.

ASB has been identified as a top priority in the Buckinghamshire LCU and within the Wycombe West NH ASB incidents have been increasing year on year. In 2023/24 there were 317, 2024/25 331 incidents and currently in Jan 2026 there are currently 410 and climbing.

On the build up to Halloween a lot of work has been going into reminding our communities of their responsibilities at Halloween. Visit have been taking place by us and the council to shops to remind them to be mindful of selling flour or eggs to children. Whilst the Trick or Treat element may be seen as a bit of fun. The trick element can easily lead to criminal offences such as criminal damage or harassment. Have fun but don’t be anti-social. The Neighbourhood Teams will be putting in place extra patrols and have been working with key partners in Castlefield to provide alternative pursuits for young people.

Vehicle ASB continues to be a problem. There are a variety of reasons for this, but the most common complaint that we get is over parking. Whilst the Police can try to enforce some of the situations this requires a multi-partnership approach. We have recently had reported that several clamps have been cut off, the vehicles they had been attached to. This has allowed me to argue for the need for full recoveries in the area. This month we did get 4 DVLA lifting vans into Wycombe and that did result in 7 vehicles being lifted, 8 vehicles clamped and 4 warning tickets being issued. DVLA will be coming back to a road near you soon.
Recent reports have highlighted Oakridge as one of the most deprived areas in Buckinghamshire. However, Oakridge is also a vibrant and diverse community, made up of local businesses, students, homeowners, Housing Association tenants, HMOs, and private rental properties. As a key route into High Wycombe town centre, the area experiences significant levels of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, which can contribute to a range of challenges.
Some of the issues most frequently raised by residents and partners include: Parking and congestion, litter and environmental concerns, anti-social behaviour, crime and community safety and community pride and engagement.
Over the past year, initiatives such as the Castlefield Coalition and groups including Reclaim Castlefield have demonstrated what can be achieved when communities, partner agencies, and local organisations work together towards common goals. The success of these projects has highlighted the potential benefits of adopting a similar collaborative approach within Oakridge.
To begin that conversation, Oakridge Baptist Church has kindly agreed to host a community meeting between 11:00-14:00 on 17th November. The intention is to hold an informal "Have Your Say" event, bringing together local stakeholders to discuss concerns, identify opportunities for improvement, share ideas, and develop both short-term actions and longer-term ambitions for the area. We will also explore whether there is support for establishing an Oakridge community coalition or partnership to help coordinate future activity.
I would be delighted if you were able to join us for an informal meet-and-greet and discussion between 11:00am and 2:00pm. Your knowledge, experience, and influence within the community would be invaluable in helping shape a positive future for Oakridge.
Working together, I am confident that we can identify practical solutions, strengthen community ties, and make a real difference to the people who call Oakridge home. I look forward to welcoming you and hearing your views. In October the Team received a Police Appreciation Award from the Wycombe Community SDA Church and a second award at the LCU Commanders award ceremony for the work in improving Castlefield. Thank you to everyone who has worked or supported us. It is in everyone’s interest to live in a nice community.

Drugs were and will always be a priority in our area. Our aim to deter drug dealing activity within our area and one way we are doing this is through Op HAWKISH our proactive drug operation.

Tackling Drug-Related Crime
Our teams have been carrying out proactive policing activity to tackle suspected drug-related crime in the local area. Drugs have no place in our communities.
Through proactive policing, intelligence-led activity, and robust enforcement, officers carried out a targeted operation in the local area which delivered a number of positive outcomes. This operation demonstrates our continued determination to identify those involved in drug-related criminality, disrupt their activities, and take decisive action where offences are identified.
The results below highlight the impact of this work and our commitment to keeping local communities safe: Three Arrests, six positive Stop Searches out of fourteen. Four people reported no insurance, two had vehicles seized. A section 23 Drugs Warrant was also executed where items were found, and an investigation into the supply of drugs is taking place.
Neighbourhood officers attended a report of a suspicious vehicle. They found the rear doors open with 21 boxes of NOS N20 inside. Each box had a 126 individual cannisters inside. The van being untaxed was revered and £1400 worth of NOS was destroyed.
We would like to thank residents for their continued support in reporting concerns and sharing information. Community intelligence plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders, secure warrants and disrupt those seeking to bring crime and disorder into our neighbourhoods. Every piece of information received helps build a clearer picture and strengthens our efforts to keep Wycombe West a safe place to live, work and visit.

If you have concerns about drug dealing or drug-related activity in your area, please continue to report it to Thames Valley Police. Working together, we can make a real difference in protecting our communities and reducing the harm caused by drugs.