A new crime fighting partnership is hitting the fields and farms of rural Oxfordshire.

The Rural Crime Partnership is bringing together Thames Valley Police, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of the White Horse District Councils and the Community Safety Partnerships to tackle crimes such as fly-tipping, burglaries and theft in rural areas. There will also be more support for local communities on crime prevention as well an increase in the gathering and sharing of information about rural crime.

It is dangerous, both to public safety and public confidence to suggest that the police should arrest fewer people because of the lack of prison places. 

Today, The Times, has reported on an internal document from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) which advises Chief Constables to arrest fewer people due to prison overcrowding. This will not be happening in Thames Valley. 

Parents and communities offered training as new website and safety campaign launches at start of Knife Crime Awareness Week.

Thames Valley Police are dealing with a serious incident in High Wycombe.

A man in his sixties suffered a stab wound at an address in School Lane, Downley, at around 6pm yesterday.

Police officers attended and one was shot in the leg with a crossbow. He was taken to hospital but has since been discharged. Our thoughts are with the injured officer and the Force are doing everything to support him and his colleagues, as well as all others affected by the incident.

“I campaigned on a platform of continuing to expand neighbourhood policing, protecting communities, people and property. I look forward to taking this plan forward and making Thames Valley a safer place for us all.” 

Thames Valley Police have published the latest statistics showing progress being made by the Force to tackle knife crime and sexual violence.