Abingdon Outer Thames Valley Police Police Local Neighbourhood

This officer is a Constable and takes direction from the Sergeant and they work with the community and other agencies. They are also responsible for tackling those issues as identified by the local community.

This officer is a Constable and takes direction from the Sergeant and they work with the community and other agencies. They are also responsible for tackling those issues as identified by the local community.

This officer is a Police Community Support Officer. While having no power of arrest, the officer can attend incidents, patrol and reassure, tackle ASB and parking issues, and in Thames Valley will be deployed to deliver our Crime Attendance policy of attending to provide follow up support and contact. They too are also responsible for tackling the concerns of the community.

This officer is a Police Community Support Officer. While having no power of arrest, the officer can attend incidents, patrol and reassure, tackle ASB and parking issues, and in Thames Valley will be deployed to deliver our Crime Attendance policy of attending to provide follow up support and contact. They too are also responsible for tackling the concerns of the community.

This officer is a Police Community Support Officer. While having no power of arrest, the officer can attend incidents, patrol and reassure, tackle ASB and parking issues, and in Thames Valley will be deployed to deliver our Crime Attendance policy of attending to provide follow up support and contact. They too are also responsible for tackling the concerns of the community.

This officer is a Constable and takes direction from the Sergeant and they work with the community and other agencies. They are also responsible for tackling those issues as identified by the local community.

The Sergeant is next in command and also assists the Inspector. In addition they provide leadership in the development and supervision of the Constables and PCSOs. They too work with the community and other agencies to ensure that the concerns of the community are dealt with by the Neighbourhood Team.

This officer is a Police Community Support Officer. While having no power of arrest, the officer can attend incidents, patrol and reassure, tackle ASB and parking issues, and in Thames Valley will be deployed to deliver our Crime Attendance policy of attending to provide follow up support and contact. They too are also responsible for tackling the concerns of the community.

The Inspector is in command of the Neighbourhood Policing Team and is responsible for the overall policing of the neighbourhood. They lead, manage and co-ordinate the team and also work with the community and other agencies, in ensuring an appropriate and timely response to incidents and issues affecting the community.

Burglary

There was an attempted break in at a building site on Arnolds Way, Botley overnight between 16th and 17th April. Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity especially outside of expected working hours such as weekends or late evenings.

Between midnight and 7.45am on 30th April unknown offenders broke into a property Bagley Close, Kennington. It is believed that they entered by an insecure front door. They stole a wallet and keys and then stole a black Audi A3 S Line from the driveway. If you saw anything please call 101 quoting reference 43190128853. We would like to urge residents to ensure that doors and windows are locked when not in use and car keys are kept out of reach and preferably out of sight. Use garages where possible and install alarms and CCTV.

Due to the recent spate of shed breaks in Radley, the team ran an operation over the weekend of 27th and 28th April. This was followed up by a mop up of locations that we were unable to get to on Saturday 4th May. Residents of Sugworth Lane were issued with Smartwater (security marking kit) that was purchased with a grant from the Community safety Partnership. As a result of this we are hoping this will become a Smartwater Street. Residents were also given crime prevention advice from the team at these events.

Violence

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been jailed for 14 years after being convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent. David Evans, aged 50, of Turberville Close, was sentenced on Tuesday (30/4) at Oxford Crown Court after being convicted of one count of Section 18 GBH with intent on Friday 4 April at the same court, following a five day trial. It relates to an incident on 1 October last year in Bath Road, Abingdon, when Evans assaulted the victim, a 58-year-old man, leaving him with multiple fractures to his skull, facial area and a serious brain injury.

Philip Knowles, 54, of Abingdon was charged and remanded to court for two counts of assault and two counts of criminal damages following an incident in the Market Square on 2nd December.

Anti-social behaviour (ASB)

ASB was reported at a school in the Botley and Cumnor area when an unknown person was seen to padlock the main gate shut late one evening. The person’s motivation is as yet unknown but is suspected to be some sort of attempted prank. Fortunately, school staff were notified and were able to facilitate the removal of the lock resulting in only minor inconvenience and disruption. We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity especially around schools.

After reports were circulating on social media of ASB occurring in the Abbey Meadows, the neighbourhood team increased their patrols in the vicinity. The reports appeared to relate to older children being abusive and riding their bicycles in the play park. During our patrols over the last month we have only come across several groups of young people, we have engaged with them and advised them of the complaints being made.

There has been a small amount of ASB in Lady Place, Sutton Courtenay over the Easter holidays, where young people have been seen jumping over walls. Patrols have been increased.

It was also reported that there was some ASB outside Peachcroft shops, Abingdon. PCSO Selene Moquet has been visiting every shift to control the amount of people outside the shops and have since received no further reports.