Every 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.

Neighbourhood Policing…

• 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.

• Read more about Have Your Say meetings.

Contact Details

• website: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
• twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tvp_aylesbury
• youtube: http://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
• telephone: 101
• e-messaging: https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
• facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
• email: [email protected]

Neighbourhood Priorities

Spring & Summer Residential Burglaries in Buckingham and surrounding villages

Issue Date Tuesday 7th May 2024

As warmer weather approaches we see reports of dwelling burglaries in the town and surrounding villages where open windows or unlocked sheds have been targeted. The neighbourhood team are working closely with priority crime teams, local council and residents to gather intel. Community events held to give the local residents and businesses the opportunity to raise any concerns they may have and discuss crime prevention measures.
Please report any suspicious activity via 101 or online www.thamesvalley.police.uk and always call 999 if a crime is in progress or you are at risk of harm.

Action Date Tuesday 4th June 2024

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To reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) within Buckingham, specifically in Chandos and Bourton Park.

Issue Date Friday 4th March 2022

This is an ongoing issue however the neighbourhood team are receiving low numbers of reports from both locations but will continue to follow up on all reports. The neighbourhood team are working closely with partnership agencies such as Fairhive housing and the town council to deter ASB in the area.
Regular foot patrols will continue to ensure occurrences remain low however if you wish to report an incident please call 101 or report online www.thamesvalley.police.uk.
Always dial 999 if at risk of harm.

Action Date Tuesday 4th June 2024

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