Operated by: Thames Valley Police
https://www.thamesvalley.police.ukEvery neighbourhood in Thames Valley has a dedicated Neighbourhood Policing team.
Neighbourhood Policing teams can be contacted via 101, the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Neighbourhood Policing teams…- Are led by senior police officers and include police community support officers (PCSOs), often together with volunteer police officers, volunteers and partners.
- May serve one or several neighbourhoods.
- Work with local people and partners to identify, tackle and prevent local, low-level crime, anti-social behaviour, and any ongoing concerns.
- Provide you with a visible, accessible and accountable police service and aim to make your neighbourhood safer.
- Have been present in every Thames Valley neighbourhood since 1 April 2008.
- Focus all of their efforts on their dedicated neighbourhoods, building relationships with local people.
- Needs you to tell us about the issues that concern you in your area.
- Has transformed policing at a local level, to meet the needs of local communities.
- Is known as ‘Safer Neighbourhoods’ in Milton Keynes.
From the start of 2010, Thames Valley Police extended its neighbourhood consultation by introducing a wider range of publicised opportunities to meet neighbourhood teams.
We will provide open monthly meetings to allow the public to influence our priorities. These meetings will be branded as Have Your Say opportunities, and in many cases will be held in conjunction with partners.
View Have Your Say summary and flowchart (PDF 40 Kb - opens new window)Once local priorities have been identified, a broader ‘toolkit’ of problem-solving tactics is being made available to ensure crime and anti-social behaviour is tackled effectively.
Across the Thames Valley area, there are many successful Neighbourhood Action Groups which will continue to deliver local problem solving, but the introduction of Have Your Say meetings will allow neighbourhood teams to identify more quickly those specific local priorities that need attention.
Thames Valley Police views the introduction of Have Your Say meetings as a positive step in tackling issues that matter most to the public. I welcome your support and engagement in this endeavour.
Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 101
Website: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tvpsouthandvale
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Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Current Priorities
Issue
Shoplifting offences are occurring on a regular basis in Thame Town Centre and other retail premises within the town boundaries.
Action
Thame Neighbourhood Team have worked together with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Thame Town Council and the Community Safety Partnership at the District Council to fund a new aerial in order to enhance ShopWatch Radio capability in the town. Hardware is being installed and we hope to relaunch the scheme with the help of Thame Town Council in the near future.
PCSO Keogh has worked with the PCC's office in order to launch the DISC system with retail premises, enabling them to share images and information about shopliftings with each other and the police.
The team have secured 3 charges against a male for offences in a shop in Chinnor.
Issue
Drug dealing and drug use in Elms Park, Thame
Action
Elms Park continues to be covered by our Hotspot patrolling, meaning officers are regularly on foot beat in the area, stop searching and disrupting offending.
As part of County Lines Intensification Week the Neighbourhood Team conducted two warrants under s.23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, resulting in the arrest of 4 suspects for a total of 31 offences. The suspects remain on bail prior to any charges being brought.
Issue
Anti-Social Behaviour in Thame Town Centre
Action
The Neighbourhood Team conduct regular foot patrols of Thame Town Centre which houses a Hotspot Patrol area.
A young person was charged with criminal damage in the town recently following an investigation by the team.
Planning is underway to combat ASB that might occur in the summer and autumns events including Thame Fair. Dedicated officers will patrol all nights of the Fair and are in close liaison with the Town Council who also allocate private security to the event.
A young man is being dealt with by the team for a number of offences committed across the town and parks.
Upcoming Events
Patrol of Thame Market
Patrol of Thame Market, engagement opportunity for public and stall holders
Where: Thame Market Place
When: 16 September 2025 at 09:30 - 16 September 2025 at 10:30
Have Your Say
Have Your Say Meeting, Thame High Street
Where: Thame High Street
When: 27 September 2025 at 15:00 - 27 September 2025 at 16:00