This is the official account of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley. It is maintained by the Office and is not monitored 24/7.
Joined July 2012
- Tweets9.2K
- Following1.4K
- Followers6.8K
- Likes5.2K
✍️ Do you have any thoughts on local policing and crime?
@matthewbarberUK is asking residents to complete his ongoing local crime survey and have your say on how @ThamesVP services are shaped.
If you haven't yet completed our survey, please visit: orlo.uk/2wyhr
🚜 Over £4.2m of stolen property recovered. 383 arrests made. Over 500 stop searches carried out.
Yesterday, organisations and partners came together to share best practice and strengthen the response to rural crime.
🌾 Together, we're working to make rural communities safer
🗞️ PCC Newsletter (November 2026)
Latest news from @matthewbarberUK (PCC for Thames Valley) including:
🏠 Residents encouraged to take steps to help protect their home from burglary
🐕🦺 Deployment of @ThamesVP @HantsPolice spiking drug detection dogs
sh1.sendinblue.com/mk/sc/4Lw…
Thames Valley OPCC retweeted
An invaluable collaboration 🤝 between @TV_PCC, @AuroraNewDawn, @RSASSsb and @ThamesVP
Independent domestic violence advocates attend reports of domestic abuse alongside police officers to provide immediate information, reassurance and practical assistance to victims
🚔🤝 PCC funds @AuroraNewDawn Domestic Violence Advocate Car Service partnership with @ThamesVP in Buckinghamshire
Read the full story👇
orlo.uk/8Ygwb
🚔🤝 PCC funds @AuroraNewDawn Domestic Violence Advocate Car Service partnership with @ThamesVP in Buckinghamshire
Read the full story👇
orlo.uk/8Ygwb
📢 Want to help improve policing in your community?
We're looking for independent Board Members from Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire to provide challenge and scrutiny to Thames Valley Police and the OPCC.
⏰ Apply by 29 Nov 2026
orlo.uk/xjzvN
✍️ Do you have any thoughts on local policing and crime?
@matthewbarberUK is asking residents to complete his ongoing local crime survey and have your say on how @ThamesVP services are shaped.
If you haven't yet completed our survey, please visit: orlo.uk/nZpab
🚨 Funding boost sees over £200,000 invested in projects tackling crime and improving community safety
36 organisations have successfully been awarded a share of £200,398 in the second round of this year’s Community Fund.
Read the full story: thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news…
Please be advised that our Victims First website (orlo.uk/Tzrue) will experience planned downtime at 10pm this evening (Sunday 25 October) for around 10 minutes.
Our website and resources will be unavailable during this time.
Thames Valley OPCC retweeted
🕒 THE CLOCKS GO BACK THIS SUNDAY! 🍂
A friendly reminder to Oxford Brookes students: the clocks go back one hour on Sunday 25 October, giving you an extra hour in bed! 😴
As the evenings get darker earlier, it’s a great time to look after yourself and your belongings. 💙
🤖 Made with AI
ALT 🔹 Personal safety ✅ Stay aware of your surroundings, especially when travelling home. ✅ Keep your phone charged and save the Security number. ✅ Avoid walking alone where possible and look out for one another. ✅ Report anything suspicious to Security. 🔹 Accommodation security 🏠 Always lock your doors and windows, even when popping out. 🔑 Never let unknown people follow you into your building. 🎒 Keep valuables out of sight and secure your belongings. 📞 Oxford Brookes Security is available 24/7 01865 603060 📧 [email protected] 🌐 www.brookes.ac.uk/security Let’s work together to keep our university community safe. Stay alert, look out for each other and remember — your safety matters! 💙 #OxfordBrookes #BrookesSecurity #YourSafetyMatters #PersonalSafety #AccommodationSafety #ClockChange #StaySafe
🔒 Lock it. Light it. Hide it. Report it.
As the clocks go back and darker evenings return, PCC @matthewbarberUK is urging residents across the Thames Valley to take simple steps to help protect their homes from burglary.
thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news…
📢 Want to help improve policing in your community?
We're looking for independent Board Members from Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire to provide challenge and scrutiny to Thames Valley Police and the OPCC.
⏰ Apply by 29 Nov 2026
orlo.uk/1DET2
Thames Valley OPCC retweeted
We want to know how safe you feel in Buckinghamshire. Tell us your views on our #SaferBucks priorities on our new website: orlo.uk/wz4R1
ALT A graphic with a blue background, a photo of a park in a speech bubble, and the text 'Have Your Say' in white.
Thames Valley OPCC retweeted
We're seeing an increase in motorbike and moped thefts, so now is a good time to take a few extra steps to keep your vehicle secure:
🔒 Use a quality chain and lock
🏠 Store it in a garage or out of sight if possible
💡 Park in a well-lit, busy area
[1/2]
ALT Person wearing black jeans, a black hoodie and black gloves stood next to a black and chrome motorbike.
PCC @matthewbarberUK has written to the Home Secretary outlining his concerns about the impact of the proposed MOD Bicester asylum accommodation on community safety and police resources.
Read more👉 thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news…
#Piddington #MODBicester
Thames Valley OPCC retweeted
We’re a month into the new school year and you’ve noticed a shift in your young person’s behaviour, that they’re hanging out with a new group and are out of the house more at night.
These could be typical teenage changes. Or signs of knife carrying.
Other signs include👇
Thames Valley OPCC retweeted
With a second tranche of offenders being released under the Sentencing Act 2026 today, we wanted to remind victims where they go to for support if they need it.
For more information, and support, visit our website👉 shorturl.at/BPjXR
🗣️ Your voice matters
@Bucks_Safety are keen to hear what you think about crime and anti-social behaviour in your area by completing this year's survey.
Responses close on Thursday 8 October 2026.
orlo.uk/T1qD2
@bucksfirerescue @BucksCouncil @ThamesVP
🚨 New CCTV Hub launched to boost public safety and support crime prevention
PCC @matthewbarberUK joined local authority partners and @ThamesVP this morning to officially launch a new countywide CCTV control room in Abingdon Police Station.
Read more: thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news…
The early release of offenders under the Sentencing Act 2026 starts today.
We understand this may be concerning for victims and want people to know where to get support if they need it.
For more information, and support, visit our website: thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/earl…
