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/tvp_reading
E-messaging: https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Current Priorities
Issue
There has been an increase in theft offences from local businesses. Many of these business have reported feeling intimidated and reported threats of violence.
Action
We have carried out a day of action focussing on these types of offences and engaged with local businesses so that they have a point of contact and are clear on how to report. A number of arrests have been made.
Engagement with the local council, housing association, residents and businesses to enable them to feel safe in their own community.
Issue
Drug dealing reported by local residents within Southcote namely Coronation Square and the surrounding alleyways. Numerous persons coming and going causing a nuisance to the community. This has now also moved in to Prospect Park which is causing a nuisance to families and dog walkers.
Action
A number of arrests have been made in relation to drug dealing and the investigations are ongoing. This remains a hotspot area for regular police patrols.
We have recently made several arrests and seized a large quantity of Class A and B drugs along with cash and weapons. A quantity of illegal eelctric bikes and motorbikes have also been seized and destroyed.
Issue
There have been increased reports of illegal e-bikes and scrambler bikes being used in the Dee Road area which are being ridden at speed on footpaths and down alleyways which is causing a danger to pedestrians.
Action
The local team have seized a number of scrambler bikes and e-bikes in relation to this activity and continue to patrol and deal robustly with the individuals involved. We are working with the council and Peabody in order to manage residents who are causing a nuisance in the community.
We are working with the council to identify dangerous alleyways and see where target hardening can be implemented.
Upcoming Events
Have Your Say Meeting
The neighbourhood policing team will be in the area to answer any questions and give feedback and advice.
Where: The Meadway Precinct
When: 20 August 2025 at 12:00 - 20 August 2025 at 13:00
Have Your Say Meeting
The neighbourhood policing team will be in the area to answer any questions and give feedback and advice.
Where: The Ranger Station Prospect Park
When: 31 August 2025 at 12:00 - 31 August 2025 at 13:00