Over 5700 police patrols in Thames Valley this Winter
Thames Valley Police have achieved strong results during the Winter of Action, a two month period of activity starting 1 December 2025, aimed at tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in town and city centres.
The Winter of Action, focused on three key priority areas:
Retail crime – tackling theft, abuse of retail workers and organised criminality, with a clear focus on prolific offenders and partnership with retailers
Street crime and antisocial behaviour – maintaining visible patrols and public confidence, using enforcement and prevention to address persistent issues
Night-time economy safety and VAWG – tackling alcohol-related disorder, spiking and violence against women and girls
Across 30 hotspot policing areas, Thames Valley Police made significant progress. During the operation, officers made 266 arrests for offences including shoplifting, robbery and theft from a person.
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.
Alongside enforcement activity, teams carried out 2757 community and business engagements, providing crime prevention advice and offering direct support to victims and local retailers.
These outcomes were delivered alongside other significant operational commitments and incidents throughout the winter period. While the Winter of Action has now concluded, Thames Valley Police’s commitment to protecting town and city centres and delivering effective, community‑focused policing continues.
