POLICE DETAILS
Thames Valley Police - Minster and Katesgrove 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.

Minster and Katesgrove 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
Reading Borough Councilhttps://www.reading.gov.uk/
Community Safety Partnershiphttps://www.reading.gov.uk/communityandliving/communitysafety/
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
Reading Borough Councilhttps://www.reading.gov.uk/
Community Safety Partnershiphttps://www.reading.gov.uk/communityandliving/communitysafety/
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
Reading Borough Councilhttps://www.reading.gov.uk/
Community Safety Partnershiphttps://www.reading.gov.uk/communityandliving/communitysafety/
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
Reading Borough Councilhttps://www.reading.gov.uk/
Community Safety Partnershiphttps://www.reading.gov.uk/communityandliving/communitysafety/
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
Reading Borough Councilhttps://www.reading.gov.uk/
Community Safety Partnershiphttps://www.reading.gov.uk/communityandliving/communitysafety/
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
Reading Borough Councilhttps://www.reading.gov.uk/
Community Safety Partnershiphttps://www.reading.gov.uk/communityandliving/communitysafety/

Police Force Map - Thames Valley Police

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Contact Details

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Thames Valley Police website

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https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Facebook

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https://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
Youtube

View our latest videos on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Twitter

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Thames Valley Alert

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Join us

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Thames Valley Police website

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https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Facebook

Find us on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
Youtube

View our latest videos on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Twitter

Follow us on Twitter

https://www.twitter.com/thamesvp
Thames Valley Alert

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https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk
Join us

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https://applyonline.thamesvalley.police.uk
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Follow us on LinkedIn

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Thames Valley Police website

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https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Facebook

Find us on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
Youtube

View our latest videos on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Twitter

Follow us on Twitter

https://www.twitter.com/thamesvp
Thames Valley Alert

Register for Thames Valley Alert

https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk
Join us

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https://applyonline.thamesvalley.police.uk
LinkedIn

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Thames Valley Police website

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https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Facebook

Find us on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thamesvp
Youtube

View our latest videos on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/thamesvalleypoliceuk
Twitter

Follow us on Twitter

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Thames Valley Alert

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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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Ben Beasley (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constable, PCSO's 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 stakeholder to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

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Chris Davis (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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Justine Hester (Police Staff - Neighbourhood Team Administrator)

Neighbourhood Administrators are key members of police staff who provide fundamental support to the local Neighbourhood Policing Team to make neighbourhoods safer and build closer relationships with local communities.

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Rich Angell (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 PCSO's 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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Rodney Holmes (Police Community Support Officer)

Police Community Support Officer (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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Ben Beasley (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constable, PCSO's 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 stakeholder to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

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Chris Davis (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.

+
Justine Hester (Police Staff - Neighbourhood Team Administrator)

Neighbourhood Administrators are key members of police staff who provide fundamental support to the local Neighbourhood Policing Team to make neighbourhoods safer and build closer relationships with local communities.

+
Rich Angell (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 PCSO's to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

+
Rodney Holmes (Police Community Support Officer)

Police Community Support Officer (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.

+
Ben Beasley (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constable, PCSO's 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 stakeholder to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

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Chris Davis (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.

+
Henry Hepburne-Scott (Police Officer)

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.

+
Justine Hester (Police Staff - Neighbourhood Team Administrator)

Neighbourhood Administrators are key members of police staff who provide fundamental support to the local Neighbourhood Policing Team to make neighbourhoods safer and build closer relationships with local communities.

+
Rich Angell (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 PCSO's to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

+
Rodney Holmes (Police Community Support Officer)

Police Community Support Officer (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.

+
Ben Beasley (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constable, PCSO's 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 stakeholder to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

+
Chris Davis (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.

+
Henry Hepburne-Scott (Police Officer)

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.

+
Justine Hester (Police Staff - Neighbourhood Team Administrator)

Neighbourhood Administrators are key members of police staff who provide fundamental support to the local Neighbourhood Policing Team to make neighbourhoods safer and build closer relationships with local communities.

+
Rich Angell (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 PCSO's to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

+
Rodney Holmes (Police Community Support Officer)

Police Community Support Officer (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.

+
Ben Beasley (Inspector)

The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constable, PCSO's 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 stakeholder to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.

+
Chris Davis (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.

+
Henry Hepburne-Scott (Police Officer)

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.

+
Justine Hester (Police Staff - Neighbourhood Team Administrator)

Neighbourhood Administrators are key members of police staff who provide fundamental support to the local Neighbourhood Policing Team to make neighbourhoods safer and build closer relationships with local communities.

+
Rich Angell (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 PCSO's to be a visible presence in the local area and build trust and confidence by developing a detailed understanding of the community.

+
Rodney Holmes (Police Community Support Officer)

Police Community Support Officer (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.

Locations

Reading Police Station

Address:

Castle Street, Reading, Berks, RG1 7TH

Opening times are avaiable on the Thames Valley Police website.

Priorities

7 May 2024

reports of drug dealing and thefts at an address in Silver Street.
Also reported issues at the location of Lower Brook Street/Brook Street West area from concerned members of the community around drug dealing and drug taking

Response (7 May 2024)

PCSO HOLMES has been working in partnership with property owners and members of the community and have been granted Partial Closure Orders on two properties.
A further closure order has been sought , alongside a housing provider to protect residents and the wider community in Silver Street.

29 May 2024

reported issues from concerned members of the community around drug dealing.

Response (29 May 2024)

PC Amy Turbin is new to the team and has made a huge impact with her enthusiasm and tenacity at getting to the heart of problems on the area and working with our partners to deal with them

29 May 2024

relating to safety in the area

Response (29 May 2024)

PCSO HOLMES has been out on the towpath of the Kennet & Avon Canal engaging with young people and passing advice on safety around the water, especially when the water levels rise due to heavy rainfall.

6 Aug 2024

reports of drug dealing in Wensley Road/ shop area

Response (6 Aug 2024)

Increase patrols, deal with offenders, work with housing partners

13 Aug 2024

businesses and shed breaks reported in the area

Response (13 Aug 2024)

have had a positive result/ arrest on some burglary reported but still working on others

13 Aug 2024

issues have been reported in the area of Ellizabeth Walk / Wensley Road.

Response (13 Aug 2024)

we are putting out increased patrols in the area

6 Aug 2024

reports of drug dealing in Wensley Road/ shop area

Response (6 Aug 2024)

Increase patrols, deal with offenders, work with housing partners

13 Aug 2024

businesses and shed breaks reported in the area

Response (13 Aug 2024)

have had a positive result/ arrest on some burglary reported but still working on others

13 Aug 2024

issues have been reported in the area of Ellizabeth Walk / Wensley Road.

Response (13 Aug 2024)

we are putting out increased patrols in the area

6 Aug 2024

reports of drug dealing in Wensley Road/ shop area

Response (6 Aug 2024)

Increase patrols, deal with offenders, work with housing partners

13 Aug 2024

businesses and shed breaks reported in the area

Response (13 Aug 2024)

have had a positive result/ arrest on some burglary reported but still working on others

13 Aug 2024

issues have been reported in the area of Ellizabeth Walk / Wensley Road.

Response (13 Aug 2024)

we are putting out increased patrols in the area

13 Nov 2024

Vulnerable victim. Wensley Rd - victim being cuckooed

Response (13 Nov 2024)

Wensley Rd-Arrest have been made.
Closure Order put on an address that was being cuckooed. Regular visits to the aggd and his family who live at a nearby address.

13 Nov 2024

Persistent beggar and persons causing ASB.

Response (13 Nov 2024)

A number of CPW’s have been given. Regular patrols of the area

13 Nov 2024

Vulnerable addresses around older persons. Cuckooing

Response (13 Nov 2024)

Closure Orders have been put in place, regular patrols of the area persons issued with CPW’s

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