Burglary Crime Prevention - Kidlington, Gosford and Yarnton

We would like to extend a thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our online survey or attended one of our recent Have Your Say events. Your feedback is invaluable and helps shape the priorities of your local policing team.

The results are in, and the number one issue raised by the community in Kidlington, Gosford, and Yarnton is Burglary Crime Prevention. We hear you loud and clear, and we are committed to taking action.

What Happens Next:

The Kidlington Neighbourhood Police Team will now focus on burglary prevention as our neighbourhood policing priority for the next three months. This will include:
•Increased patrols in affected areas
•Crime prevention advice and support for residents
•Targeted operations to deter and disrupt burglary activity
•Community engagement and updates
Helpful Resources
For practical tips and guidance on how to protect your home from burglary, please visit the Thames Valley Police Crime Prevention page

This page includes advice on securing doors and windows, using CCTV and alarms effectively, and making your property less attractive to burglars.
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 Kidlington, Gosford, and Yarnton safer for everyone.
Thank you again for your continued support.

Kidlington Neighbourhood Police Team

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour - Kidlington

We would like to thank everyone who took part in our recent online survey or attended one of our Have Your Say events. Your input plays a vital role in helping us understand the issues that matter most to you.

The feedback from residents in Kidlington has made it clear that Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) is a key concern—particularly in the areas of:

Grovelands
Exeter Close Park
Park Hill Recreation Ground

We are listening, and we are taking action.

What Happens Next

The Kidlington Neighbourhood Police Team will now focus on addressing anti-social behaviour in these areas as our neighbourhood policing priority for the next three months. Our approach will include:

High-visibility patrols in hotspot areas
Engagement with local youth and community groups
Partnership working with local authorities and support services
Enforcement where necessary to deter repeat offenders

Stay Connected

We will keep you informed of our progress through this webpage and via our social media channels. Please follow us to stay up to date and involved.

Together, we can make Kidlington a safer and more welcoming place for everyone.

Thank you once again for your continued support.

Retail Crime - Kidlington and Yarnton

We would like to thank everyone who took part in 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 feedback we received highlighted Retail Crime as a key concern for residents and businesses in Kidlington and Yarnton.
We understand the impact this type of crime has on local shops, staff, and the wider community—and we are taking action.

What Happens Next

The Kidlington Neighbourhood Police Team will now focus on tackling retail crime as our neighbourhood policing priority for the next three months. Our efforts will include:

Increased patrols in retail areas
Engagement with shop owners and staff
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 Kidlington and Yarnton safer for everyone.

Thank you again for your continued support.