Bicester and Kidlington Rural Have Your Say
The Bicester and Kidlington Neighbourhood police team will be holding “Have Your Say” events in Bicester and Kidlington rural area’s.
These events aim to gather residents’ views about the issues they would like the local Neighbourhood Policing Teams to prioritize over the next three months. Prior to the events, you can also submit your views online via a short survey by visiting this link:
Here are the details of the upcoming face-to-face events:
Saturday, June 22, 2024:
· Otmoor Lodge Hotel, Horton Hill, Horton-Cum-Studley: 10:00 – 10:45 AM
· Islip Village Hall, Church Lane, Islip: 11:00 – 11:45 AM
· Village Hall, Mill Lane, Weston-on-the-Green: 12:00 – 12:30 PM
· Kirtlington Golf Club, Kirtlington: 1:00 – 1:45 PM
· Budgens Woodstock Road, Yarnton: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday, June 30, 2024:
· Costcutter Car Park, Ambrosden: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Additional dates and locations to be confirmed.
Livestock Worrying
From PCSO Moulding,
As an additional response to the NSA (National sheep association ) we are sending out information regarding livestock worrying, we appreciate this is a busy time of year for lambing and this seems appropriate to revalidate the laws around this issue.
Also, if you see or are aware of a potential ongoing issue then please update us on 101 or online through the TVP website.
As part of our ongoing rural commitments we are today highlighting the issues around livestock worrying, in particular dogs off leads in areas that have new-born lambs, and pregnant sheep.
We know the overwhelming majority of dog walkers are wholly responsible and abide by the law around using leads, or muzzles in such areas that are vulnerable.
But, every year issues arise around this offence of livestock worrying and we would just like to emphasise the importance of keeping dogs under control.
Farm owners, and landowners alike genuinely appreciate your efforts, and so do the sheep…of course.
Message Sent By
Darryn Moulding
(Police, PCSO, West Oxfordshire)
Stolen Vehicles
Please see the following advice received from Gavin Staniland (Police, Police Sergeant, Bicester)
I am writing to you following a number of vehicles being stolen across Cherwell and West Oxfordshire whereby vehicles that operate on a keyless system are being targeted.
Offenders who are targeting these vehicles are doing so by putting themselves in close proximity to residential properties and then using a device and a laptop to intercept the signal from the remote sensor on the key which gains them access to the vehicle and allows them to start the engine and drive away. The signal from these keys can be intercepted in as little as one minute.
You can make it harder for offenders to intercept the signal by putting vehicle keys in a metal tin or a faraday box/pouch and keeping the keys away from the front of your property. Also, by being aware of the location of your spare keys and where possible protecting these in the same way.
Additionally, where possible you can protect your vehicles by making them harder for offenders to take. Prevention methods include parking other vehicles in front of keyless vehicles, the use of steering locks and installing security posts/bollards on your driveway.
If you have any queries in relation to this, please contact your local neighbourhood policing team. You can find out who this is by typing your postcode into our website Home | Thames Valley Police.
Further crime prevention advice can be found on: Crime prevention advice | Thames Valley Police
Neighbourhood Watch – Our News April 2024 newsletter
Police App
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to contact the police which is why a new app called #PoliceUK has been launched. This will allow you to report a range of services online in the same way you would as if you called 101. These include reporting anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, or road traffic incidents and many others and means you can do it whenever suits you without having to make a phone call. #PoliceUK is available via both the Google Play and iOS App stores. If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
