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
Website: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Telephone: 101
E-messaging: https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tvp_bicester
Current Priorities
Issue
Retail Crime in Bicester Town Centre
We would like to thank everyone who responded to our recent online survey or attended one of our Have Your Say events.
Your feedback is vital in helping us understand the issues that matter most to our community.
The community has identified Retail Crime as a key concern in Bicester Town Centre.
We understand the impact this has on local businesses, staff, and shoppers, and we are committed to taking action.
Action
What Happens Next
The Bicester Neighbourhood Police Team will now focus on tackling retail crime as our neighbourhood policing priority for the next three months. Our approach will include:
Increased patrols in retail areas
Engagement with shop owners, staff, and security teams
Support for reporting and evidence gathering
Targeted operations to deter and disrupt offenders.
Stay Informed
We will keep you updated on our progress through this webpage and via our social media feeds. Please follow us to stay informed and involved.
Together, we can support our local businesses and make Bicester Town Centre safer for everyone.
Thank you again for your continued support.
Issue
E-Scooters and E-Bikes in Bicester town centre
We would like to thank everyone who responded to our recent online survey or attended one of our Have Your Say events. Your feedback is vital in helping us understand the issues that matter most to our community.
The community has raised concerns about the use of e-scooters and e-bikes—particularly in Sheep Street, Pioneer Square, and Crown Walk.
We understand the impact that unsafe and illegal use of these vehicles can have on pedestrian safety, public spaces, and overall community wellbeing.
Action
What Happens Next
The Bicester Neighbourhood Police Team will now focus on this issue as our neighbourhood priority for the next three months. Our work will include:
High-visibility patrols in affected areas
Education and engagement through, parents, and schools.
Enforcement action including seizure and dealing with road traffic offences where vehicles are used illegally or dangerously
Working with local partners to raise awareness of the law and safe use
Stay Informed
We will keep you updated on our progress through this webpage and via our social media feeds. Please follow us to stay informed and involved.
Together, we can help ensure e-scooters and e-bikes are used safely and responsibly in our community.
Thank you again for your continued support.
Issue
Drug Dealing and Misuse in Bicester
We would like to thank everyone who responded to our recent online survey or attended one of our Have Your Say events. Your feedback is essential in helping us understand the issues that matter most to our community.
The community has identified drug dealing and misuse as a key concern—particularly in Bicester Town Centre, Garth Park, and Langford. We understand the serious impact this has on community safety, public spaces, and residents’ wellbeing.
Action
What Happens Next
The Bicester Neighbourhood Police Team will now focus on this issue as our neighbourhood policing priority for the next three months. Our response will include:
Targeted patrols and intelligence-led operations
Working closely with residents and local businesses to gather information
Partnership working with support services and local authorities
Enforcement action to disrupt and deter drug-related activity.
Stay Informed
We will keep you updated on our progress through this webpage and via our social media feeds. Please follow us to stay informed and involved.
Together, we can make Bicester a safer and healthier place for everyone.
Thank you again for your continued support.
Upcoming Events
Have Your Say
PCSO's Chelsea Thomson and Jules Smith will be holding a Have your Say and retail crime prevention event and look forward to seeing you to discuss any issues you may have or chat about crime prevention measures.
Where: Bicester Shopping Park Kelso Road Bicester
When: 27 September 2025 at 14:00 - 27 September 2025 at 18:00