Matthew Barber

Happy Sunday - especially to everyone who was up an hour “early” this morning! 🐾⏰

Fascinating discussion this afternoon with Iain Dale at the #WantageLiteraryFestival hearing about his latest book on Margaret Thatcher.

From @TVPRuralCrime
Investigation update 🌟

Following yesterday’s arrests by PC Woolley for theft offences 2x males were further arrested by PC’s Dollery and Bowers for burglary non-dwelling, unlicensed waste carrying and fraudulent use of vehicle registration plates ❌

The males have been i...

From @TVPSouthandVale
⚠️ A34 REOPENS ⚠️

We can confirm that the A34 northbound between the junctions for Pear Tree near Oxford and Weston-on-the-Green has reopened following the earlier collision.

We'd like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while we dealt with this inc...

From @TVPSouthandVale
🍂 Wantage and Grove NHPT: Stay Safe This Autumn 🌙

As the days grow shorter and the autumn evenings draw in, Wantage and Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team want to remind everyone about two important safety initiatives: Ask for Angela and the Oxfordshire Safer Place Scheme...

From @ThamesVP
⚠️ A34 REOPENS ⚠️

We can confirm that the A34 northbound between the junctions for Pear Tree near Oxford and Weston-on-the-Green has reopened following the earlier collision.

We'd like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while we dealt with this inc...

Pop along to #Steventon Village Hall for a huge array of crafts and gifts on offer at the WI Craft Fair. 🎁

Lovely sunny morning out in East Challow chatting to residents ahead of the #Ridgeway Ward by-election on Thursday 13th November.

Great to meet so many people supporting Charlotte Dickson, the local Conservative candidate. She has the experience as a former councillor to deliver for residents.

From @ThamesVP
⚠️ The A34 is expected to be closed for most of the day northbound between the junctions for Pear Tree near Oxford and Weston-on-the-Green following a collision.

Please avoid the area if possible as there will be delays, or follow the diversions being put in place, rathe...

From @TVPRuralCrime
🚔 Rural Crime Team Patrol Update 🚔

RCT officers were out patrolling the Cholsey , Oxon area, targeting hare coursers and poachers. Officers spoke with a local gamekeeper, reassuring him of our presence.

During the patrol, one vehicle was seen lamping, this was stopped a...

From @TVPSouthandVale
This week, PCSO Davey from the #Henley neighbourhood team had the pleasure of dropping into Peppard C of E Primary School. This was after he had been invited in to speak to the reception class, as the children were doing a topic on ‘People who help us’.

PCSO Davey spoke ...

From @ThamesVP
We can now provide an update on the ongoing homicide investigation in Islip.

At around 11.15am on Tuesday, officers were called to a property in Middle Street following reports that three children had been assaulted.

Tragically, a nine-year-old girl was pronounced dead ...

🤝 Discussed collaboration arrangements between Thames Valley Police & Hampshire Constabulary
🛴 Talked about ideas to deal with the problems of e-scooters and illegal e-bikes
📹 Joined a meeting of the Thames valley CCTV Board to look at progress being made to expand the network

🔪 Took part in a meeting with the Home Office on the Serious Violence Duty
💊 Met with Joe Robertson MP and Stamp Out Spiking in Westminster to discuss changes needed to spiking legislation
👮‍♂️ Volunteered to help with public order training for Thames Valley Officers

📝 Attended the Annual General Meeting of BlueLight Commercial and was re-elected as a Director
🏆 Joined officers and staff from Thames Valley Police as they received a Highly Commended award from the Noise Abatement Society at a reception in Parliament

From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Woolley has arrested two males in Botley this afternoon on suspicion of a theft which occurred at a rural business in Bampton yesterday 🚔

The males are currently in Abingdon police station awaiting interview 🕵️‍♂️

Their van has been seized as part of the investigatio...

Police & Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber has awarded nearly £200,000 to 49 community and voluntary organisations to support crime prevention initiatives

"£200,000 taken from criminals going to local crime prevention initiatives"
matthewbarber.co.uk/news/communi... (link in bio)

From @TVPRuralCrime
Rural Crime Taskforce Night Patrol 🚔

RCT officers patrolled a South Buckinghamshire shooting estate TONIGHT with thermal imaging tech 🔍, following reports of poaching activity 👀. We're committed to protecting local wildlife and landowners 🦌.

PC Gurney was out in the Che...

From @TVPSouthandVale
Happy Thursday or not for some….

The day started off with PCSOs Highmoor & Blood being out on foot patrol in #Abingdon town centre, & being alerted that a shoplifting had just taken place. With good communication between them & a Vale of White Horse District Council CCTV...

From @TVPRuralCrime
The Rural Crime TaskForce is appealing for witnesses following an incident where a Heron was shot in the wing by an air rifle causing severe injuries 🕵️‍♂️

The incident took place on the 20th October 2025 near the tennis courts off of Grenfell Road in Beaconsfield 🗓️

Th...

From @TVPSouthandVale
🚴 Wantage and Grove NHPT – Be Safe, Be Seen 🚨

As the nights draw in, we’re seeing more young people riding bikes without lights. This is incredibly dangerous — not just for the rider, but for everyone on the road.

🔦 Please make sure you — and your children — are using p...

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to stand together, speak out, and support survivors.

Every year, thousands of women and children are subjected to Domestic Abuse. We are here to support them 💜

www.victims-first.org.uk/crime-info/g....

From @ThamesVP
Looking for a new career? Want a rewarding role where your everyday work can make a difference? Discover some of the jobs available within our force this week. Start a job that matters and join us in protecting our communities.

📌 Assistant Procurement Manager

£31,245 (K...

Looking forward to this on Saturday, should be an interesting discussion…

📚Join broadcaster and political commentator Iain Dale for an insightful look at the life and legacy of Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female prime minister.

Book now www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/oxf... (link in bio)

Controversial view: we consult the public too much in this country. Calm down, let me explain. The lip service paid to consultations is damaging for everyone. If you are going to ask the people what they want, you have to listen to the answer.

"We’d like to (look like we want to) know what you think?"
matthewbarber.co.uk/news/too-muc... (link in bio)

I joined @ThamesVP officers and staff in Parliament this evening as they collected their Highly Commended Award from the Noise Abatement Society for their work to tackle dangerous motorcycle use on our roads. 🏍️🔊

From @TVPRuralCrime
Rural Crime Taskforce Update 🚨

We're pleased to announce the recovery of a stolen Bailey Pageant caravan in Berkshire West! 🛣️ The caravan was seized by PC Little on October 22, 2025, originally stolen from Gloucestershire back in December 2023. Great work by our team in...

From @TVPRuralCrime
Officers patrolled part of the ridgeway near Aldworth today after reports of a van driving on a restricted byway ❌ The driver will receive a Notice of Intended prosecution in the post for traffic offences 🚔

Whilst in a Burford PC’s Speke and Akers saw the passenger of a ...

🛒 The Thames Valley Retail Crime Forum met today Didcot

The Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber opened the event by addressing his comments to make shoplifting a wider societal responsibility. Matthew discussed the importance of reporting crime and how tackling retail crime makes c...

From @TVPRuralCrime
The Rural Crime Taskforce is out and about patrolling across West Oxfordshire today 🚔

Several vehicles have been stop checked ✅ Please report any suspicious activity to us on 101 or 999 in an emergency ☎️