The latest Thame Neighbourhood policing newsletter is below:
‘You said we did’/ Priorities
Rural Crime is a priority for the Thame Neighbourhood Policing Team (NHPT), particularly around the Watlington area. The neighbourhood team have been conducting high visibility ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) operations on roads that may be used by criminals targeting the rural area. Officers have also been conducting regular high visibility patrols around the rural area.
PCSO Ryan Dollery C7695 is now Thame NHPT dedicated rural crime, Ryan will now be a single point of contact for our rural community, including local farmers and game keepers.
To help tackle rural crime, there is a handy social media app which can be downloaded to different variations of smart phones, the app is called ‘Project Poacher’ and is free to download.
Anti-social behaviour (ASB)
ASB is still a high priority for the Thame neighbourhood team. We have been and will continue to conduct high visibility patrols through the town and in doing so have deterred ongoing problems. Drivers have been given section 59 warnings for using their vehicles in an anti-social manner and persons have been issues acceptable behaviour contracts to prevent further offences. Thame NHPT would urge members of the public to phone 101 if you are to witness any anti-social behaviour.
Offenders brought to justice
Following a marker added to a vehicle believed to be involved in rural crime in October, the vehicle was stopped and a 17 year old male reported for motoring offences. He received a £205 fine and 6 points at Wycombe magistrate’s court on the 17/11/17.
Crime prevention advice
As the nights begin to draw in earlier throughout the winter months, we would like to take this opportunity to advise the public to make sure that their properties, (including sheds and outbuildings) and vehicles are securely locked. It is important that all valuable items are removed from vehicles are removed from sight of windows, this will help to deter opportunists.
We would also ask residents to be vigilant in keeping an eye out for unusual activity in your street including vehicles and people that may look out of place and report it on 101 as soon as possible or 999 if you suspect that a crime is taking place at that moment. Alternatively, if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
Thame and Surrounding Areas Parking
The Thame neighbourhood team is aware that Christmas time brings more people into the town and surrounding villages. Please can we take this opportunity to remind you that parking on double yellow lines is not permitted, and you are liable to a £30 fixed penalty notice. Please also be mindful of parking considerately, not blocking pavements, so that buggies and wheelchair users have access. If your vehicle is seen causing an obstruction you are again liable for a £30 fixed penalty notice.
What the neighbourhood team have been doing/Community Events
PCSO Diane Jackson will be attending Thame’s Christmas Light Switch on which is taking place on Friday 1st December from 7:30pm.
‘Have Your Say Meeting’:
Please come along and talk to us about any local concerns:
• Monday 18th December, 3-4pm, Parish Council Offices, Chinnor – PCSO Twiddy C7143
• Thursday 21st December, 10-11am, Costa, Thame – PCSO Hopkin C8105
• Wednesday 27th December, 11-12am, Co-Op, Thame – PCSO Jackson C9610
