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New strategy to tackle vehicle crime launched
Developed in partnership with Thames Valley Police, the Vehicle Crime Strategy aims to reduce harm and prevent offending with a focus on five key pillars; Prevention, Collaboration, Data and Intelligence, Enforcement and Trust and Confidence.
Challenging councils and developers on the problem of unadopted estates
It is not acceptable that years after people move into their new homes, local councils are not providing the services that people are paying for through their council tax. Today is about seeking action for residents to unblock the delays which impact on parking, road safety, and concerns about local amenities.
Plans to improve CCTV across Oxfordshire now agreed
Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, has confirmed that all Oxfordshire councils are now signed up to join the Thames Valley CCTV Partnership. This comes after the PCC voiced concerns at the end of last year that delayed engagement may threaten the viability of the programme.
Over 5700 police patrols in Thames Valley this Winter
The operation also resulted in 87 positive outcomes for retail crime and 23 positive outcomes for antisocial behaviour, achieved through a combination of charges, out of court disposals and community resolutions. More than 5700 hotspot patrols were carried out, including proactive e‑scooter operations, antisocial behaviour patrols and highly visible reassurance policing.
Thames Valley Police short-changed by government over state visits
Residents in Thames Valley are being short-changed by the Home Office for not properly funding the full costs of state visits in Windsor.
In the case of the visit of President Trump last year, known as Op Liberty this means that the Force is unable to reclaim around £900,000.
£200,000 seized from criminals available to local community groups
A total of £200,000 of grant funding is available for community and voluntary groups to apply for to help reduce crime across Thames Valley.