POLICE DETAILS
Thames Valley Police - Bucklebury and Downlands Neighbourhood

Thames Valley Police Information

Thames Valley Police is the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales. We police the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, and serve a diverse population of more than two million, plus six million visitors who come to Thames Valley each year. We patrol 196 miles of motorway - more than any other British police force. The Thames Valley Police force area is divided into 12 Local Policing Areas (LPAs). For more information, visit the Thames Valley Police website.

Bucklebury and Downlands Neighbourhood

Every neighbourhood in Thames Valley has a dedicated Neighbourhood Policing team.

Neighbourhood Policing teams can be contacted via 101, the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number. Always call 999 in an emergency.

Neighbourhood Policing teams…
  • 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.
Neighbourhood Policing…
  • 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.

Have Your Say logo 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.

Contact Details
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging.
https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
How you can take action
You can take action in a number of ways to help make your community safer.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-action
Community Payback
Every year in the Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire), around 2,000 people who have been convicted of an offence carry out a total of almost 300,000 hours of unpaid work in the community.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-payback.htm
Report a non-emergency crime or incident online
You can use this online service to report a non-emergency crime or incident to Thames Valley Police. Always call 999 in an emergency.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/reportonline
Find us on Facebook
Thames Valley Police (thamesvp) Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
West Berkshire Councilhttps://www.westberks.gov.uk
Safer Communitieshttps://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1268
Newbury Business Action Grouphttps://www.newburybusinesstoday.co.uk/news/business-action-group
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging.
https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
How you can take action
You can take action in a number of ways to help make your community safer.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-action
Community Payback
Every year in the Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire), around 2,000 people who have been convicted of an offence carry out a total of almost 300,000 hours of unpaid work in the community.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-payback.htm
Report a non-emergency crime or incident online
You can use this online service to report a non-emergency crime or incident to Thames Valley Police. Always call 999 in an emergency.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/reportonline
Find us on Facebook
Thames Valley Police (thamesvp) Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
West Berkshire Councilhttps://www.westberks.gov.uk
Safer Communitieshttps://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1268
Newbury Business Action Grouphttps://www.newburybusinesstoday.co.uk/news/business-action-group
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging.
https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
How you can take action
You can take action in a number of ways to help make your community safer.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-action
Community Payback
Every year in the Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire), around 2,000 people who have been convicted of an offence carry out a total of almost 300,000 hours of unpaid work in the community.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-payback.htm
Report a non-emergency crime or incident online
You can use this online service to report a non-emergency crime or incident to Thames Valley Police. Always call 999 in an emergency.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/reportonline
Find us on Facebook
Thames Valley Police (thamesvp) Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
West Berkshire Councilhttps://www.westberks.gov.uk
Safer Communitieshttps://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1268
Newbury Business Action Grouphttps://www.newburybusinesstoday.co.uk/news/business-action-group
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging.
https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
How you can take action
You can take action in a number of ways to help make your community safer.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-action
Community Payback
Every year in the Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire), around 2,000 people who have been convicted of an offence carry out a total of almost 300,000 hours of unpaid work in the community.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-payback.htm
Report a non-emergency crime or incident online
You can use this online service to report a non-emergency crime or incident to Thames Valley Police. Always call 999 in an emergency.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/reportonline
Find us on Facebook
Thames Valley Police (thamesvp) Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
West Berkshire Councilhttps://www.westberks.gov.uk
Safer Communitieshttps://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1268
Newbury Business Action Grouphttps://www.newburybusinesstoday.co.uk/news/business-action-group
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging
Thames Valley Alert: Community Messaging.
https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/
How you can take action
You can take action in a number of ways to help make your community safer.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-action
Community Payback
Every year in the Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire), around 2,000 people who have been convicted of an offence carry out a total of almost 300,000 hours of unpaid work in the community.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh/yournh-about-nh-pol/yournh-about-nh-pol-payback.htm
Report a non-emergency crime or incident online
You can use this online service to report a non-emergency crime or incident to Thames Valley Police. Always call 999 in an emergency.
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/reportonline
Find us on Facebook
Thames Valley Police (thamesvp) Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
West Berkshire Councilhttps://www.westberks.gov.uk
Safer Communitieshttps://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1268
Newbury Business Action Grouphttps://www.newburybusinesstoday.co.uk/news/business-action-group

Police Force Map - Thames Valley Police

Neighbourhood Map - Bucklebury and Downlands

Contact Details

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https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
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Senior Officer Details

Thames Valley Police has not provided any information at this time.

Neighbourhood Officer Details

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Alan Hawkett (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff. They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

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Christopher Marsh (Police Constable)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

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Jo Willoughby (Sergeant)

The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline management to support and co-ordinate the activity of the neighbourhood policing team. They work with key partners and stakeholders to problem solve issues and develop innovative ways to identify and safeguard vulnerable people within the community.

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Joanna King (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Lee Bremner (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Luke Smith (Neighbourhood Supervisor - Bucklebury and Downlands)

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.

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Paul Smith (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Sally Joyce (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Alan Hawkett (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff. They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

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Christopher Marsh (Police Constable)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

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Jo Willoughby (Sergeant)

The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline management to support and co-ordinate the activity of the neighbourhood policing team. They work with key partners and stakeholders to problem solve issues and develop innovative ways to identify and safeguard vulnerable people within the community.

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Joanna King (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Lee Bremner (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Luke Smith (Neighbourhood Supervisor - Bucklebury and Downlands)

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.

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Michael Greaves-Hurd (Police Constable)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

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Paul Smith (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Sally Joyce (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Alan Hawkett (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff. They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

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Christopher Marsh (Police Constable)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

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Jo Willoughby (Sergeant)

The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline management to support and co-ordinate the activity of the neighbourhood policing team. They work with key partners and stakeholders to problem solve issues and develop innovative ways to identify and safeguard vulnerable people within the community.

+
Joanna King (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Lee Bremner (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Luke Smith (Neighbourhood Supervisor - Bucklebury and Downlands)

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.

+
Michael Greaves-Hurd (Police Constable)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

+
Paul Smith (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Sally Joyce (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Alan Hawkett (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff. They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

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Christopher Marsh (Police Constable)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

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Jo Willoughby (Sergeant)

The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline management to support and co-ordinate the activity of the neighbourhood policing team. They work with key partners and stakeholders to problem solve issues and develop innovative ways to identify and safeguard vulnerable people within the community.

+
Joanna King (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Lee Bremner (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Michael Greaves-Hurd (Police Constable)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

+
Paul Smith (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Sally Joyce (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Alan Hawkett (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff. They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

+
Christopher Marsh (Police Constable)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

+
Jo Willoughby (Sergeant)

The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline management to support and co-ordinate the activity of the neighbourhood policing team. They work with key partners and stakeholders to problem solve issues and develop innovative ways to identify and safeguard vulnerable people within the community.

+
Joanna King (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Lee Bremner (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Michael Greaves-Hurd (Police Constable)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

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Paul Smith (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Sally Joyce (PCSO)

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities. They play an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, providing a highly visible policing presence and building relationships with the local community as well as working to problem solve long-term neighbourhood issues.

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Sally Meineke (Neighbourhood Supervisor)

Police Constables work alongside the community and partner agencies to tackle crime and issues identified by the local community. They work together with PCSOs to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

Locations

Newbury Police Station

Address:

Mill Lane, Newbury, Berks, RG14 5QU

Opening times are avaiable on the Thames Valley Police website.

Priorities

20 Oct 2025

Offenders are targeting fields in the area, often accessing them via High Street and other rural routes. The use of these fields by offenders causes damage to crops.
Analysis of last year’s crime data has identified a notable increase in rural crime incidents within the West Ilsley area. This trend is being actively considered by the local policing team as part of this year’s patrol planning and resource allocation.

Response (23 Nov 2025)

Targeted enforcement and enhanced visibility will be prioritised to address recurring issues and support community safety.
Over recent weeks, the Neighbourhood Policing Team, in collaboration with the Rural Crime Task Force, has conducted a series of targeted operations focused on areas most affected by illegal hare coursing. These proactive measures are part of our ongoing commitment to disrupting rural crime and safeguarding agricultural land.
In addition to enforcement activity, officers have been actively engaging with members of the rural community during the harvest period. This has included the provision of tailored target-hardening advice to help landowners and farmers reduce vulnerability and enhance site security.
There has been a recent good result, with three people arrested for Hare Coursing, with dogs seized.

23 Oct 2025

In this location, the Neighbourhood Policing Team has observed a rise in anti-social behaviour, including deliberate damage to play equipment at the local nursery. These incidents are causing concern within the community and are being treated seriously.

Response (23 Nov 2025)

Officers are actively investigating and increasing patrols in the area to deter further offences and identify those responsible. Engagement with local stakeholders is ongoing to support preventative measures and safeguard community assets.

23 Oct 2025

The team have identified ongoing concerns relating to suspected drug-related activity in the vicinity of Holly Lane, Bucklebury. Information gathered through community reports and proactive policing has highlighted this location as a potential hotspot for illegal drug distribution.

Response (23 Nov 2025)

In response to emerging concerns, officers and PCSOs have significantly increased patrols in the affected area and are working in close collaboration with other team to identify offenders and investigate criminal activity in this area. The aim is to safeguarding residents, reduce harm, and enhance community resilience against drug-related activity.

14 Jan 2026

The team will focus on Rural Crime, such as Rural Burglary and Machine Theft, between Hermitage and Bucklebury, and the surrounding Marlston Road. - Offenders are targeting the area, often using the A34 as access to village and other rural routes. Offenders are targeting out building and barns, and stealing machinery and tools.

Response (14 Jan 2026)

Targeted enforcement and enhanced visibility will be prioritised to address recurring issues and support community safety.
Over recent weeks, the Neighbourhood Policing Team, in collaboration with the Rural Crime Task Force, has conducted a series of targeted operations focused on areas most affected by the break ins, as well as ongoing illegal hare coursing. These proactive measures are part of our ongoing commitment to disrupting rural crime and safeguarding agricultural land.
In addition to enforcement activity, officers have been actively engaging with members of the rural community. This has included the provision of tailored target-hardening advice to help landowners and farmers reduce vulnerability and enhance site security.

14 Jan 2026

There has been an increase in concern around Rogue Traders and scammers in the Cold Ash area, in the residential roads leading off Cold Ash Hill. - Residents have raised concern that there has been an increase in cold callers and Rouge Traders. Worries that the vulnerable are being targeted and scammed.

Response (14 Jan 2026)

This Priority has been added to the Patrol Plan and the PCSO will be proactively engaging with local residents to provide help and advice around Scams, as well as actively pursuing reported incidents.

14 Jan 2026

The Neighbourhood Policing Team has identified suspected drug-related activity in the vicinity of Douai Park, Upper Woolhampton. - The team have identified ongoing concerns relating to suspected drug-related activity in the vicinity of Douai Park, Upper Woolhampton. Information gathered through community reports and proactive policing has highlighted this location as a potential hotspot for illegal drug distribution.

Response (14 Jan 2026)

In response to emerging concerns, officers and PCSOs will be increasing patrols in the affected area and dealing with offending robustly.

1 Apr 2026

Due to the season, there has been a noticeable increase in fish Poaching on the River Kennet, especially in Upper Eddington, Lower Denford and the War Memorial in Hungerford. The poaching is being carried out by individuals who do not have fishing licence or a permit to fish on the river.

Response (1 Apr 2026)

Officers have met with local river keepers and fishing clubs to pass on reporting advice and safety advice. There are a number of Ops and engagement events planned over the coming months to tackle this ongoing issue.

1 Apr 2026

There has been an increase in concern around Rogue Traders and scammers in the Cold Ash area, in the residential roads leading off Cold Ash Hill. - Residents have raised concern that there has been an increase in cold callers and Rouge Traders. Worries that the vulnerable are being targeted and scammed.

Response (1 Apr 2026)

This ongoing priority has been a focus for the PCSO's not only in the Cold Ash area, but the wider area of Bucklebury and Downlands. PCSO Bremner and PCSO Joyce have been conducting home visits to those targeted and at risk of being targeted to engage and pass on safety advice and how to keep safe.

1 Apr 2026

There has been an increase in illegal off roading, whereby by 4x4 are driving on byways which are closed to vehicles. This is a particular issues on Churn Road byway in Compton

Response (1 Apr 2026)

The team have planned a number of operation over the coming months to tackle this activity, as well as increasing patrols in hardest hit areas.

29 Jun 2026

Due to the season, there has been a noticeable increase in fish Poaching on the River Kennet, especially in Upper Eddington, Lower Denford and the War Memorial in Hungerford. The poaching is being carried out by individuals who do not have fishing licence or a permit to fish on the river.

Response (29 Jun 2026)

Officers have continued to carry out Poaching Ops at well known Hotspots and engaged with local River Keepers in relation to the issue.
A number of Community Resolution have been issued in relation to Poaching over recent weeks, identifying offenders and ensuring that positive action is taken to prevent re-offending.

1 Jul 2026

There have been ongoing reports of Buckleberry Common being a hotspot for Anti-Social Behaviour, Drug use (and potentially drug dealing) and the use of Off Road Bikes in and around the area.

Response (1 Jul 2026)

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Officers and PCSO are increasing targeted patrols in the area tackle the issue and identify those involved.

1 Jul 2026

Off Road Bikes have been causing ongoing issues in and around Cold Ash and Hermitage, particularly on Lang Lane and Hermitage Road.

Response (1 Jul 2026)

Officers and PCSO’s are continuing to patrol the areas at prime times such as early evening. They have also been actively engaging with the community and local residents to identify the vehicles in question and the owners, to issue seizure warnings, and in repeated cases, seizing the vehicles.

1 Aug 2026

Due to the season, there has been a noticeable increase in fish Poaching on the River Kennet, especially in Upper Eddington, Lower Denford and the War Memorial in Hungerford. The poaching is being carried out by individuals who do not have fishing licence or a permit to fish on the river.

Response (1 Aug 2026)

Officers have continued to carry out Poaching Ops at well known Hotspots and engaged with local River Keepers in relation to the issue.
A number of Community Resolution have been issued in relation to Poaching over recent weeks, identifying offenders and ensuring that positive action is taken to prevent re-offending.

We continue to patrol the waterways and actively look to enforce the law if we find people poaching.

1 Aug 2026

There have been ongoing reports of Buckleberry Common being a hotspot for Anti-Social Behaviour, Drug use (and potentially drug dealing) and the use of Off Road Bikes in and around the area.

Response (1 Aug 2026)

Officers and PCSOs are increasing targeted patrols in the area tackle the issue and identify those involved.

We have had fewer reports since this priority was identified but continue to patrol the area.

1 Aug 2026

Off Road Bikes have been causing ongoing issues in and around Cold Ash and Hermitage, particularly on Lang Lane and Hermitage Road.

Response (1 Aug 2026)

Officers and PCSO’s are continuing to patrol the areas at prime times such as early evening. They have also been actively engaging with the community and local residents to identify the vehicles in question and the owners, to issue seizure warnings, and in repeated cases, seizing the vehicles.

Since this priority has come to light we have seized 2 motorcycles due to causing ASB within the area and we will continue to complete high visibility patrols to deter and inform others.

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