Here is the latest Twyford/Ruscombe, Sonning/Charvil/Hurst and Wargrave/Remenham neighbourhood update from Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Nicola Shepherd:
It’s been a very hot and busy June, our neighbourhood have been busy responding to neighbourhood issues and community events.
Henley Regatta was between 30 June and 4 July; all local neighbourhood teams were supporting the event. We hope everyone enjoyed the event.
Burglaries – There have been reports of burglaries in Wargrave, Sonning and Twyford and Hurst. Now the warm weather has set in we would like to remind residents to make sure windows and doors are secure before leaving the premises, even if it’s a small window, most PVC windows will lock shut when slightly open. This will prevent un-wanted guests. Could we remind residents to keep their car keys away from the front door and out of sight as there have been reports from surrounding areas of theft of motor vehicle once the offender has broken into the property.
If you would like security advice on your property you can contact your local neighbourhood policing team via the police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505. We will come to inspect your home and offer security advice.
Parking – There have been reports of inconsiderate parking in Byron Road, Wessex Gardens and Springfield Walk. There are still parking issues along the High street and Station Road in Wargrave. While we will enforce where necessary we will also use our discretion in how we deal with the problem i.e. by giving words of advice to the registered owner. Could I please ask all local residents and businesses to ensure that visitors to their premises please park in a considerate manner that will not cause an inconvenience to other people.
Theft From Motor Vehicles – Theft from vehicles has increased this month; this is mainly due to property left on display. Most reports have come from Remenham; this is associated with the Henley Regatta. We remind all residents and visitors to make sure you leave nothing valuable in your vehicle.
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) – We are still receiving reports of ASB involving moped at Loddon Hall, the Recreation grounds and Pennfields. We have also had reports of ASB involving young males at Twyford Station being loud and causing criminal damage. Areas still affected are The Grove, Jubilee Corner and London Road in Twyford and East Park Farm in Charvil. There was criminal damage linked to ASB in East Park Farm where a party spilled out onto the street. We continue to patrol these areas robustly and are dealing with individuals committing offences.
Partnership work – We continue to work with the Parish Council and Wokingham borough council and schools in the area. Working with the crime prevention officer from Wokingham Borough Council supporting crime prevention road-shows; we handed out crime prevention leaflets and offer advice to local residents. Working with Wokingham community wardens we have identified graffiti to be removed.
Good news stories – PCSO Chalmers held safe and sound talks at Inglewood Day nursery and Busy Bees where you will be pleased to hear that all the children were very aware of personal safety, to wear cycle helmets, seatbelts and knew to hold hands with a grown up when crossing the road. We had great fun, thank you very much to the children.
We would like to congratulate PCSO Shepherd for completing her parachute jump and raising money for a local charity, we all think she’s extremely brave.
Non priority – We attended Piggott School to assist them in marking school equipment with Smart Water.
A Have your Say meeting was held at the Cricket Pavilion in Wargrave with PCSO Shepherd where local issues were discussed.
PCSO Shepherd carried out speed indication surveys along London Road and Waltham Road in Twyford. We will be conducting more speed indication surveys in Hurst and Sonning in July. Anyone found to be travelling in excess of the speed limit will be sent a letter saying they were seen travelling over the limit.
To contact any member of the team please call 0845 8 505 505
Thames Valley Police ~ Twyford