Here is the latest neighbourhood update from PCSO Natalie White. The Thame Sector covers the neighbourhoods of Thame, Chinnor and Watlington. The Neighbourhood Policing Team consists of Inspector Mark Harling, Sergeant Vicky Hoskin, PC Ian Kent, PC Mick Goodenough, PCSO Jacky Madden, PCSO Lewis Carpenter, PCSO Dawn Hunt, PCSO James Hopkin, PCSO Natalie White and PCSO Diane Jackson.
Local priorities
Op Motor – Esso Services, Long Crendon Road; Welcome Break Services, junction 8A, M40 – road offences/theft of petrol.
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) patrols - Southern Road Recreation Ground, Thame/Thame River/ Whites Field, Chinnor.
Southern Road Recreation Ground – Car park and recreation ground patrol – ASB
Anti-social behaviour (ASB)
PCSOs have recently warned young people hanging around in vehicles in Southern Road Recreation ground car park following reports of anti-social behaviour. The young people were warned of the consequences of this behaviour and the negative impact on the local community. Following warnings highlighting possible consequences under the Road Traffic Act there has been no further reports of such behaviour.
Offenders brought to justice
A man from the Abingdon area was arrested for indecent exposure in the Thame area. He was interviewed and later received a police caution.
White chalk marks
Thames Valley Police is reassuring residents after markings were found on buildings in the Lea Park area of Thame and other locations in Aylesbury. The white marks are a chalk-like substance that has been found in small lines, and occasionally in V, circular, or triangular shapes on residential buildings. Sergeant Vicky Hoskin, of the Thame Neighbourhood Team, said: “There has been speculation on social media that the markings have been found only on homes where there is a pet dog, and this speculation has caused some concern amongst local dog owners. We have had no information passed to us, and no evidence that would suggest that anyone is being targeted, or that the markings have anything to do with dog ownership. The Thame Neighbourhood teams have been regularly patrolling Lea Park since the markings were first reported to us in order that residents can speak to them if they are concerned. Officers will continue with these local patrols, but there will be no further investigation into the markings. If anyone is concerned or has any information, please call 101 to speak to an officer.”
Good news
After reports of dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour in the car park of Southern Road recreation ground, Thame; young people have now been challenged and warned and this behaviour has now stopped.
Thame PCSOs attended Thame Market at the beginning of April to engage with the community of Thame. This was an opportunity for PCSOs to offer crime prevention advice and to chat to members of the public in regards to any concerns they may have.
Neighbourhood meetings
Come along and speak to a neighbourhood officer about any local concerns of issues:
Friday 20 May 2016, 4pm – 5pm, Co-Op Thame with PCSO Diane Jackson
Further meetings will be publicised locally and on the force website at www.thamesvalley.police.uk.
Crime mapping
The Home Office national crime mapping website gives the public access to street-level crime information as well as information on their Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Neighbourhood Priorities and Events - details of Have Your Say and other neighbourhood activities. Log on to www.police.uk type in your local postcode or neighbourhood name and then click on ‘Find out more’.
Contact us
If you want any advice or would like to contact the neighbourhood team you can call them on the police non-emergency number 101 or if it is an emergency then dial 999. You can also contact them via email:[email protected]. Please note this email address cannot be used to contact Thames Valley Police to report crimes or for any urgent matters. If you have information about crime or anti-social behaviour in your area but you do not want to speak to the police, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111. To view information on your neighbourhood team visit the Thames Valley Police website at:www.thamesvalley.police.uk
