Bucklebury / Downlands Police Local Neighbourhood
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Neighbourhood Policing teams…Neighbourhood Policing…
- 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.
- 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.
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.
View Have Your Say summary and flowchart (PDF 40 Kb - opens new window)Map of the Bucklebury / Downlands Policing Area
Yellow markers represent Police Forces and the red markers represent neighbourhoods within Thames Valley Police.
| Zoom Level | Latitude | Longitude |
| 6 | 53.521968 | -2.164306 |
Towns and Villages within the Bucklebury / Downlands Neighbourhood
The Bucklebury / Downlands is policed by the Thames Valley Police and covers the following settlements.
| Name | Type | County |
|---|---|---|
| Aldermaston | Village | Berkshire |
| Aldermaston Soke | Village | Berkshire,Hampshire |
| Aldermaston Wharf | Village | Berkshire |
| Ashmore Green | Village | Berkshire |
| Beedon | Village | Berkshire |
| Brightwalton | Village | Berkshire |
| Brimpton | Village | Berkshire |
| Brimpton Common | Village | Berkshire,Hampshire |
| Bucklebury | Village | Berkshire |
| Burnt Hill | Village | Berkshire |
| Chaddleworth | Village | Berkshire |
| Chapel Row | Village | Berkshire |
| Chieveley | Village | Berkshire |
| Cold Ash | Village | Berkshire |
| Compton | Village | Berkshire |
| Curridge | Village | Berkshire |
| East Ilsley | Village | Berkshire |
| Farnborough | Village | Berkshire |
| Frilsham | Village | Berkshire |
| Hampstead Norreys | Village | Berkshire |
| Hermitage | Village | Berkshire |
| Leckhampstead | Village | Berkshire |
| Little Hungerford | Village | Berkshire |
| Longlane | Village | Berkshire |
| Midgham | Village | Berkshire |
| Newbury | Town | Berkshire |
| Old Warren | Village | Berkshire,Hampshire |
| Peasemore | Village | Berkshire |
| Stanford Dingley | Village | Berkshire |
| Tadley | Town | Berkshire,Hampshire |
| Thatcham | Town | Berkshire |
| Upper Bucklebury | Village | Berkshire |
| Upper Woolhampton | Village | Berkshire |
| West Ilsley | Village | Berkshire |
| Woolhampton | Village | Berkshire |
| World's End | Village | Berkshire |
| Yattendon | Village | Berkshire |
Worst Locations for Crime within the Bucklebury / Downlands neighbourhood
April
| Town | Type | County | Location | Number of Crimes Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton | village | Berkshire | On or near School Road | 3 |
March
| Town | Type | County | Location | Number of Crimes Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hungerford | village | Berkshire | On or near Sandstone Grove | 3 |
| Hermitage | village | Berkshire | On or near The Old Nursery | 3 |
February
| Town | Type | County | Location | Number of Crimes Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton | village | Berkshire | On or near Fairfield | 3 |
| Brimpton | village | Berkshire | On or near The Willows | 2 |
Police Officer Information for Bucklebury / Downlands
| Name | Rank | Bio |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Hawkett | Inspector | 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. |
| David Burleigh | PC | 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. |
| Sarah Preston | PCSO | 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. |
| Paul Smith | PCSO | 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. |
| Sally Joyce | PCSO | 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. |
| Paul Cole | PC | 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. |
| Joanna King | PCSO | 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. |
| Lee Bremner | PCSO | 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. |
| Kathryn Tough | PC | 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. |
Neighbourhood Priorities for Bucklebury / Downlands
| Issue | Action | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Residents are experiencing speeding through the village of Bucklebury due to the closure of Hartshill Road, Burdens Heath & The Ridge. |
Increased Police presence and speed checks being carried out have reassured the residents. Drivers dealt with when exceeding the speed limit and words of advice given. Speed checks were carried out on 3rd, 9th and 18th July. |
Issue dated: 30/06/2018 Action dated: 30/07/2018 |
Anti Social Behaviour at Chapel Lane Park, Hermitage. |
Regular patrols in the area and engagement with youths - Ongoing |
Issue dated: 30/05/2018 Action dated: 30/07/2018 |
Complaints from staff at Priors Court School of speeding along Priors Court Road, Hermitage |
A Speeding Operation took place on the 20th July. 60mph limit, the highest speed recorded was 54mph. |
Issue dated: 18/07/2018 Action dated: 20/07/2018 |
Street Crime Within Bucklebury / Downlands
Last Update April.
| Location | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Mead | Other theft | Under investigation |
| Bannister Place | Theft from the person | Under investigation |
| Bath Road | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Briants Piece | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Brimpton Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Burrell Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Chapel Lane | Robbery | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Churchway | Burglary | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Colyer Close | Other crime | Under investigation |
| Curridge Piece | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Desborough Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Florence Gardens | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Florence Gardens | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Goddard Drive | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Hatchets Lane | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Hatchets Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Hatchgate Close | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Hermitage Green | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Kiln Drive | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Kingfisher Close | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Laud Close | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Lipscomb Close | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| M4 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Main Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Mill Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Awaiting court outcome |
| Mill Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Awaiting court outcome |
| Motorway Service Area | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Motorway Service Area | Other theft | Under investigation |
| Motorway Service Area | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Motorway Service Area | Other theft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Motorway Service Area | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Motorway Service Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Paices Hill | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Park/Open Space | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Park/Open Space | Other theft | Under investigation |
| Park/Open Space | Vehicle crime | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Railside | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Railside | Vehicle crime | Under investigation |
| Sandstone Grove | Other theft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sandstone Grove | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sandstone Grove | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Saxons Acre | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Saxons Acre | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| School Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| School Road | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| School Road | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| School Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| School Road | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Vehicle crime | Under investigation |
| The Close | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Victor Place | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Walters Close | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Weston'S | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Weston'S | Public order | Under investigation |
| Weston'S | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |