POLICE DETAILS
Thames Valley Police - Finchampstead Neighbourhood

Anti-social use of motorbikes, e-scooters, dirt bikes and quadbikes throughout the area.

Officers and PCSO’s across the area will continue to take positive action to deal with illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes. Significant efforts have been made to increase awareness of this issue through media, liaison and direct communication. E-scooters and illegal e-bikes being ridden on a road or public place will be seized. This does not include those being used as part of a rental scheme.

Working with the local businesses to tackle retail crime and create a better working relationship between police and local businesses.

A robust approach to tackling retail crime in the Thames Valley has been introduced by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Developed jointly with retailers, business groups and Thames Valley Police (TVP), the PCC’s Retail Crime Strategy sets out tangible actions to tackle shoplifting, retail crime and violence towards shop workers.
The strategy aims to support businesses and create a hostile environment for those who commit crimes in the local economy by focusing on 6 key pillars – Intelligence, Enforcement, Partnership, Prevention, Justice and Reassurance. It also includes the creation of a Business Crime Team within TVP to improve investigations and identify prolific offenders and, with the rollout of Operation Purchase, the Force’s operational response to retail crime, increasing the visible presence of police officers and PCSOs in retail spaces as well as improving the officer response to reports, particularly incidents involving violence towards staff.
A core aim is to enhance the collaboration between businesses and the police to better tackle retail crime in addition to the policing response. To help facilitate this, access is being provided to Disc – an online information-sharing and reporting platform which allows retailers to report and access information about crime such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour (ASB). The system, which can be accessed as an app, also makes reporting to the police faster and more efficient as users can submit a crime report directly through the platform, removing the need to call 101. We believe these measures will deliver a more visible, targeted and robust response to retail crime, increase the security and confidence of local businesses and help make high streets and retail spaces across the Thames Valley safer for the community.

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and drug use/ dealing around the FBC, Gorse Ride estate, the new build estate and surrounding areas.

E-scooters, and speeding vehicles

Officers and PCSOs from the Finchampstead Team have been proactive across the area in addressing the use of e scooters, off road bikes, and speeding vehicles within Finchampstead.

Initially, we focused on educating riders and users of e scooters about the rules governing their use. While some individuals complied, others did not. Due to the increase in usage and the number of reports received, we have now taken the decision to enforce the legislation. Any e scooter seen being used on a public road will be seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.

Off road bikes that do not meet the legal requirements for road use are not permitted on public roads. These vehicles will be seized, and the rider will be issued with an appropriate ticket.

We have previously carried out operations in partnership with our Roads Policing Team, and these will continue to ensure that residents and road users in Finchampstead remain as safe as possible.

We are also aware of issues relating to speeding and the use of mobile phones while driving especially down Finchampstead Road and Nine Mile Ride. We will continue to monitor this closely. The speed camera van is deployed on various roads within Finchampstead, and we are continually reviewing the use of speed guns and support from the Roads Policing Team to address these offences appropriately. This may result in a warning, a ticket, vehicle seizure, or the driver being reported for the offence

Working with the local businesses to tackle retail crime and create a better working relationship between police and local businesses.

A robust approach to tackling retail crime in the Thames Valley has been introduced by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Developed jointly with retailers, business groups and Thames Valley Police (TVP), the PCC’s Retail Crime Strategy sets out tangible actions to tackle shoplifting, retail crime and violence towards shop workers.

The strategy aims to support businesses and create a hostile environment for those who commit crimes in the local economy by focusing on 6 key pillars – Intelligence, Enforcement, Partnership, Prevention, Justice and Reassurance. It also includes the creation of a Business Crime Team within TVP to improve investigations and identify prolific offenders and with the rollout of Operation Purchase, the Force’s operational response to retail crime, increasing the visible presence of police officers and PCSOs in retail spaces as well as improving the officer response to reports, particularly incidents involving violence towards staff.

A core aim is to enhance the collaboration between businesses and the police to better tackle retail crime in addition to the policing response. To help facilitate this, access is being provided to Disc. An online information-sharing and reporting platform which allows retailers to report and access information about crime such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour (ASB). The system, which can be accessed as an app, also makes reporting to the police faster and more efficient as users can submit a crime report directly through the platform, removing the need to call 101. We believe these measures will deliver a more visible, targeted and robust response to retail crime, increase the security and confidence of local businesses and help make high streets and retail spaces across the Thames Valley safer for the community.

The Finchampstead Team has implemented this strategy within their local stores to create a safe and happy place for staff to work and shoppers to get the products they want. Arrests have been made and investigations have been completed as well as shoplifters being stopped in the act, getting the relevant offences charged and provided a court date. The Finchampstead Team has also provided low level shoplifters where applicable an out of court disposals. We continue to work alongside our stores to assist in banning regular shoplifters and put things in place to reduce their offending.

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Criminal Damage and drug use / dealing around the Finchampstead Baptist Church, Gorse Ride estate, new build estate and surrounding areas.

We have received reports of drug dealing and drug use occurring on Nashgrove Lane. In response, officers and PCSOs have carried out numerous patrols in and around the area at various times of the day. Over the past two months the Neighbourhood Policing Team has been conducting both marked and unmarked patrols, which have helped to deter groups of youths from gathering there.

We will continue to maintain a visible presence and take proactive action. Where grounds permit, stop searches will be conducted and any necessary enforcement will be put in place to prevent anti-social behaviour.

E-scooters, and speeding vehicles

Officers and PCSOs from the Finchampstead Team have been proactive across the area in addressing the use of e scooters, off road bikes, and speeding vehicles within Finchampstead.

Initially, we focused on educating riders and users of e scooters about the rules governing their use. While some individuals complied, others did not. Due to the increase in usage and the number of reports received, we have now taken the decision to enforce the legislation. Any e scooter seen being used on a public road will be seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.

Off road bikes that do not meet the legal requirements for road use are not permitted on public roads. These vehicles will be seized, and the rider will be issued with an appropriate ticket.

We have previously carried out operations in partnership with our Roads Policing Team, and these will continue to ensure that residents and road users in Finchampstead remain as safe as possible.

We are also aware of issues relating to speeding and the use of mobile phones while driving especially down Finchampstead Road and Nine Mile Ride. We will continue to monitor this closely. The speed camera van is deployed on various roads within Finchampstead, and we are continually reviewing the use of speed guns and support from the Roads Policing Team to address these offences appropriately. This may result in a warning, a ticket, vehicle seizure, or the driver being reported for the offence

Working with the local businesses to tackle retail crime and create a better working relationship between police and local businesses.

A robust approach to tackling retail crime in the Thames Valley has been introduced by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Developed jointly with retailers, business groups and Thames Valley Police (TVP), the PCC’s Retail Crime Strategy sets out tangible actions to tackle shoplifting, retail crime and violence towards shop workers.

The strategy aims to support businesses and create a hostile environment for those who commit crimes in the local economy by focusing on 6 key pillars – Intelligence, Enforcement, Partnership, Prevention, Justice and Reassurance. It also includes the creation of a Business Crime Team within TVP to improve investigations and identify prolific offenders and with the rollout of Operation Purchase, the Force’s operational response to retail crime, increasing the visible presence of police officers and PCSOs in retail spaces as well as improving the officer response to reports, particularly incidents involving violence towards staff.

A core aim is to enhance the collaboration between businesses and the police to better tackle retail crime in addition to the policing response. To help facilitate this, access is being provided to Disc. An online information-sharing and reporting platform which allows retailers to report and access information about crime such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour (ASB). The system, which can be accessed as an app, also makes reporting to the police faster and more efficient as users can submit a crime report directly through the platform, removing the need to call 101. We believe these measures will deliver a more visible, targeted and robust response to retail crime, increase the security and confidence of local businesses and help make high streets and retail spaces across the Thames Valley safer for the community.

The Finchampstead Team has implemented this strategy within their local stores to create a safe and happy place for staff to work and shoppers to get the products they want. Arrests have been made and investigations have been completed as well as shoplifters being stopped in the act, getting the relevant offences charged and provided a court date. The Finchampstead Team has also provided low level shoplifters where applicable an out of court disposals. We continue to work alongside our stores to assist in banning regular shoplifters and put things in place to reduce their offending.

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Criminal Damage and drug use / dealing around the Finchampstead Baptist Church, Gorse Ride estate, new build estate and surrounding areas.

We have received reports of drug dealing and drug use occurring on Nashgrove Lane. In response, officers and PCSOs have carried out numerous patrols in and around the area at various times of the day. Over the past two months the Neighbourhood Policing Team has been conducting both marked and unmarked patrols, which have helped to deter groups of youths from gathering there.

We will continue to maintain a visible presence and take proactive action. Where grounds permit, stop searches will be conducted and any necessary enforcement will be put in place to prevent anti-social behaviour.

E-scooters, and speeding vehicles

Officers from the NHPT and Roads Policing teams have been working in partnership to tackle our most problem speeding areas, on Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead Road and Crowthorne High Street. 57 vehicles have been identified and enforcement letters and tickets issued to those in breach of speed limits.
NH officers have been proactively dealing with e-scooters on Gorse Ride, Kiln Ride, Heatherington Drive and Billing Avenue. 5 e-scooters seized and destroyed, with education and enforcement given to the riders

Working with the local businesses to tackle retail crime and create a better working relationship between police and local businesses.

A robust approach to tackling retail crime in the Thames Valley has been introduced by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Developed jointly with retailers, business groups and Thames Valley Police (TVP), the PCC’s Retail Crime Strategy sets out tangible actions to tackle shoplifting, retail crime and violence towards shop workers.

The strategy aims to support businesses and create a hostile environment for those who commit crimes in the local economy by focusing on 6 key pillars – Intelligence, Enforcement, Partnership, Prevention, Justice and Reassurance. It also includes the creation of a Business Crime Team within TVP to improve investigations and identify prolific offenders and with the rollout of Operation Purchase, the Force’s operational response to retail crime, increasing the visible presence of police officers and PCSOs in retail spaces as well as improving the officer response to reports, particularly incidents involving violence towards staff.

A core aim is to enhance the collaboration between businesses and the police to better tackle retail crime in addition to the policing response. To help facilitate this, access is being provided to Disc. An online information-sharing and reporting platform which allows retailers to report and access information about crime such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour (ASB). The system, which can be accessed as an app, also makes reporting to the police faster and more efficient as users can submit a crime report directly through the platform, removing the need to call 101. We believe these measures will deliver a more visible, targeted and robust response to retail crime, increase the security and confidence of local businesses and help make high streets and retail spaces across the Thames Valley safer for the community.

The Finchampstead Team has implemented this strategy within their local stores to create a safe and happy place for staff to work and shoppers to get the products they want. Arrests have been made and investigations have been completed as well as shoplifters being stopped in the act, getting the relevant offences charged and provided a court date. The Finchampstead Team has also provided low level shoplifters where applicable an out of court disposals. We continue to work alongside our stores to assist in banning regular shoplifters and put things in place to reduce their offending.

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Criminal Damage and drug use / dealing around the Finchampstead Baptist Church, Gorse Ride estate, new build estate and surrounding areas.

NH officers have been proactively working with tackling the drug dealing issues. Pain clothes operations have taken place and several persons have been stopped searched with 3 community resolutions issued.

Dispersals of Groups of youths have taken place at the FBC and Gorse Ride. Work has taken place with Youth Justice Unit to tackle the underlying causes of ASB and to see what can be provided in the community to deter ASB and offending.

E-scooters, and speeding vehicles

Officers have been working with traffic trained officers including the community speed van to add Nine mile ride and their extension to their patrols and area’s to combat speeding. There have been good results and some traffic offenders have received fines and points for their road use. A long side this officers and PCSO’s have been parking up on the side of the road as a warning to other road users to make them aware of the police’s Prescence on the road

ASB and rise in Shoplifting at CO-OP, Finchampstead Crossroads

Officers have continued to work with the CO-OP after a spate of shopliftings where people have been stealing items whilst at the self scans area of the shop. Officers have been in regular contact with shop staff, the store manager and the regional store manager to work out ways of combatting this. Numerous people have received out of court disposals for there actions and some have been arrested and are awaiting charges. Members of the public have mentioned the CO-OP as a problem area of the community and we are working with the store to make it a safer place to shop in the village

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Drug taking around California Country Park and FBC

Officers and PCSO’S have been conducting patrols both in vehicles and on foot in and around California Country Park and the back of the FBC centre after numerous reports of ASB involving teenagers, drinking, smoking and riding illegal ebikes and scooters in the park and targeting normal members of the public with foul language. Officers and PCSO’s have been working with the staff at the café at the park and members of staff at the FBC to try and identify times, locations and individuals to try and prevent this happening in the future. Dispersals of Groups of youths have taken place at the FBC and Gorse Ride. Work has taken place with Youth Justice Unit to tackle the underlying causes of ASB and to see what can be provided in the community to deter ASB and offending.