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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Drug-related activity has been identified as an area of concern that the public would like the Local Policing Team to prioritise.
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We continue engaging with residents to gather intelligence and encourage reporting through the usual channels so we can take targeted action where needed. Regular patrols are ongoing, and we’re working closely with the community to address any drug-related concerns.
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Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) has been identified as a key priority for intervention.
Concerns have been raised regarding excessive speeding in Tackley, particularly in the vicinity of the Village Hall. Additionally, there have been widespread reports of anti-social nuisance across the North Oxfordshire area, including instances of anti-social driving and inconsiderate parking.
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Officers are engaging with residents to promote considerate parking and responsible driving. Where speeding persists, we’re working with enforcement teams on targeted measures, including mobile speed cameras, and exploring longer-term solutions like traffic calming. Please keep sharing your feedback—it helps shape our priorities.
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Illegal Use of E-Bikes and E-Scooters
The recent community survey has highlighted the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters as a top priority for local policing efforts.
We have received multiple reports of young individuals operating e-bikes and e-scooters on public roads and footpaths, particularly in the area between Long Hanborough and North Leigh. These incidents often involve two riders per vehicle, both without helmets, which poses a significant safety risk to both the public and the individuals involved.
This behaviour not only contravenes road safety regulations but also contributes to wider concerns around anti-social behaviour. The Local Policing Team will be taking steps to address this issue through increased patrols, engagement with schools and youth groups, and enforcement where necessary.
Action taken:
We’re continuing to work with neighbouring teams to address the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters across North Oxfordshire. Our focus remains on safety, education, and engaging with young people and parents about the risks and legal restrictions