14th October 2024
Over the past few weeks PS Tim Pavey has met with councillors from Thame, Wheatley and Henley to discuss the past 3 months policing activity by the Neighbourhood Teams and talk about priorities going forwards.
The Neighbourhood Team will be prioritising work on Anti-Social Behaviour, Violence Against Women and Girls and also Retail Crime. Further information on what the team have been doing can be found below.
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2024
Vehicle crime: 13
Violence and sexual offences: 34
Criminal damage and arson: 13
Other theft: 13
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 76 | 5.9% |
| Mar 2024 | 79 | 6.1% |
| Jan 2024 | 87 | 6.8% |
| Dec 2023 | 99 | 7.7% |
| May 2024 | 107 | 8.3% |
| Oct 2023 | 109 | 8.5% |
| Jun 2024 | 111 | 8.6% |
| Aug 2024 | 114 | 8.9% |
| Apr 2024 | 120 | 9.3% |
| Jul 2024 | 125 | 9.7% |
| Nov 2023 | 127 | 9.9% |
| Sep 2023 | 133 | 10.3% |
August 2024 crime locations
Stop and Search locations
Policing priorities
Anti-social behaviour
Issued 10 October 2024 Action taken
We have been busy combatting anti-social use of off-road motorbikes in public areas, including those areas used for dog walking and exercise. We have also seized e-Scooters and brought prosecutions against those, who have not heeded warning, about their illegal use in public areas. We have responded to local concerns raised around illegal begging and have dealt with these robustly and positively. We continue to patrol our local anti-social behaviour hotspots, identifying those engaging in drug dealing; drug use and dealing with them positively.
Violence Against Women and Girls
Issued 10 October 2024 Action taken
Early planning has started for this year’s Operation designed to make the run up to the festive season a safe time to enjoy a night out in our market towns and rural villages. You will start to see an increased police presence over the weekends in key areas designed to provide reassurance; to combat anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Officers from Thame have also charged a male with a racially aggravated public order offence directed at individuals working in the night time economy. This year’s Thame Street Fair saw an increased police presence which resulted in a safe environment for those attending with no notable disorder reported.
Retail Crime
Issued 10 October 2024 Action taken
Issued 10 October 2024
Action taken:
The Neighbourhood Team continue to obtain positive results for shoplifting offences carried out in the Thame sector. We have also arrested a male for a series of theft from motor vehicle offences which are currently under investigation. The South and Vale Local Police Area has seen the biggest reduction in ‘Neighbourhood Crime’ which includes offences of burglary, robbery, theft of and theft from motor vehicles in the entire force. The team are currently involved in the rollout of property marking kits to farms throughout the sector, enabling farmers and landowners to target harden their plant and equipment from offenders who are often travelling throughout the country committing thefts and burglary.
Forthcoming events where you can meet the team and discuss issues are taking place at:
Henley Leisure Centre : Sunday 13th October 1545 until 1645.
Henley Market Place : Saturday 19th October 1100 until 1230. This will be a Crime Prevention Event alongside Neighbourhood Watch colleagues.
Henley College : Monday 28th October 1130 until 1230.
Henley Over 60 Club : Thursday 31st October 1000 until 1100. This will be a Fraud Prevention event.
