Matthew Barber
@matthewbarber.co.uk
Listening. Serving. Taking Action.
💙 Conservative
🚓 Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley
Promoted by Matthew Barber of DWCA, Boston House, Grove Business Park, Downsview Road, Wantage, OX12 9FF.
💙 Conservative
🚓 Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley
Promoted by Matthew Barber of DWCA, Boston House, Grove Business Park, Downsview Road, Wantage, OX12 9FF.
From @ThamesVP
🔐 The firearms surrender is now live!
The four‑week amnesty for Bruni top/side‑venting blank firing pistols is now underway.
Five specific Bruni models have been deemed readily convertible and are illegal to own. If you have one, even unknowingly, now is the time to han...
🔐 The firearms surrender is now live!
The four‑week amnesty for Bruni top/side‑venting blank firing pistols is now underway.
Five specific Bruni models have been deemed readily convertible and are illegal to own. If you have one, even unknowingly, now is the time to han...
February 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
From @ThamesVP
🔐 The firearms surrender is now live!
The four‑week amnesty for Bruni top/side‑venting blank firing pistols is now underway.
Five specific Bruni models have been deemed readily convertible and are illegal to own. If you have one, even unknowingly, now is the time to han...
🔐 The firearms surrender is now live!
The four‑week amnesty for Bruni top/side‑venting blank firing pistols is now underway.
Five specific Bruni models have been deemed readily convertible and are illegal to own. If you have one, even unknowingly, now is the time to han...
From @TVPSouthandVale
Didcot & Wallingford Have Your Say's in February!
Find the one closest to you, mark your calendars and come say hello to your local team. Please note the first two are TODAY!
CHOLSEY - Mon 2nd Feb in the Library at 15:00
ROKE - Mon 2nd Feb in the Home Sweet Home Pub at...
Didcot & Wallingford Have Your Say's in February!
Find the one closest to you, mark your calendars and come say hello to your local team. Please note the first two are TODAY!
CHOLSEY - Mon 2nd Feb in the Library at 15:00
ROKE - Mon 2nd Feb in the Home Sweet Home Pub at...
February 2, 2026 at 11:05 AM
From @TVPSouthandVale
Didcot & Wallingford Have Your Say's in February!
Find the one closest to you, mark your calendars and come say hello to your local team. Please note the first two are TODAY!
CHOLSEY - Mon 2nd Feb in the Library at 15:00
ROKE - Mon 2nd Feb in the Home Sweet Home Pub at...
Didcot & Wallingford Have Your Say's in February!
Find the one closest to you, mark your calendars and come say hello to your local team. Please note the first two are TODAY!
CHOLSEY - Mon 2nd Feb in the Library at 15:00
ROKE - Mon 2nd Feb in the Home Sweet Home Pub at...
From @TVPRuralCrime
Here’s a roundup of what the TVP Rural Crime Taskforce has been upto this week 👮♂️
🕵️♂️ A Sterling caravan was located and recovered back to its owner within 12 hours of being stolen. An investigation into the theft has commenced.
🚔 Officers teamed up with colleagues ...
Here’s a roundup of what the TVP Rural Crime Taskforce has been upto this week 👮♂️
🕵️♂️ A Sterling caravan was located and recovered back to its owner within 12 hours of being stolen. An investigation into the theft has commenced.
🚔 Officers teamed up with colleagues ...
February 2, 2026 at 12:19 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Here’s a roundup of what the TVP Rural Crime Taskforce has been upto this week 👮♂️
🕵️♂️ A Sterling caravan was located and recovered back to its owner within 12 hours of being stolen. An investigation into the theft has commenced.
🚔 Officers teamed up with colleagues ...
Here’s a roundup of what the TVP Rural Crime Taskforce has been upto this week 👮♂️
🕵️♂️ A Sterling caravan was located and recovered back to its owner within 12 hours of being stolen. An investigation into the theft has commenced.
🚔 Officers teamed up with colleagues ...
From @TVPSouthandVale
Man charged with kidnap, rape and sexual assault in Wantage and Grove.
Najeebullah Arab, aged 39, of Mayfield Avenue, Grove, has been charged with one count of kidnap, one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Najeebullah Arab is an Afghanistan national. He did...
Man charged with kidnap, rape and sexual assault in Wantage and Grove.
Najeebullah Arab, aged 39, of Mayfield Avenue, Grove, has been charged with one count of kidnap, one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Najeebullah Arab is an Afghanistan national. He did...
February 1, 2026 at 11:02 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
Man charged with kidnap, rape and sexual assault in Wantage and Grove.
Najeebullah Arab, aged 39, of Mayfield Avenue, Grove, has been charged with one count of kidnap, one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Najeebullah Arab is an Afghanistan national. He did...
Man charged with kidnap, rape and sexual assault in Wantage and Grove.
Najeebullah Arab, aged 39, of Mayfield Avenue, Grove, has been charged with one count of kidnap, one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Najeebullah Arab is an Afghanistan national. He did...
A very soggy afternoon out in #Uffington, #ReportingBack with Cllr Lee Evans. ☔️🗞️
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM
A very soggy afternoon out in #Uffington, #ReportingBack with Cllr Lee Evans. ☔️🗞️
🗞️ The February edition of my latest local Reporting Back newsletter for the Didcot, Wantage and Wallingford area in conjunction with local councillors...
You don't have to wait to get a copy through your door, get it online now at matthewbarber.co.uk/reportingback 🔗 (link in bio)
You don't have to wait to get a copy through your door, get it online now at matthewbarber.co.uk/reportingback 🔗 (link in bio)
February 1, 2026 at 9:08 AM
🗞️ The February edition of my latest local Reporting Back newsletter for the Didcot, Wantage and Wallingford area in conjunction with local councillors...
You don't have to wait to get a copy through your door, get it online now at matthewbarber.co.uk/reportingback 🔗 (link in bio)
You don't have to wait to get a copy through your door, get it online now at matthewbarber.co.uk/reportingback 🔗 (link in bio)
From @TVPRuralCrime
The driver of this Audi RSQ8 was clearly in quite the hurry to get into Oxford for some shopping this morning. PC Little's attention was drawn to the vehicle after it accelerated away from him driving well in excess of the 30mph speed limit on Sunderland Avenue. 👮♂️
Upo...
The driver of this Audi RSQ8 was clearly in quite the hurry to get into Oxford for some shopping this morning. PC Little's attention was drawn to the vehicle after it accelerated away from him driving well in excess of the 30mph speed limit on Sunderland Avenue. 👮♂️
Upo...
January 31, 2026 at 6:08 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
The driver of this Audi RSQ8 was clearly in quite the hurry to get into Oxford for some shopping this morning. PC Little's attention was drawn to the vehicle after it accelerated away from him driving well in excess of the 30mph speed limit on Sunderland Avenue. 👮♂️
Upo...
The driver of this Audi RSQ8 was clearly in quite the hurry to get into Oxford for some shopping this morning. PC Little's attention was drawn to the vehicle after it accelerated away from him driving well in excess of the 30mph speed limit on Sunderland Avenue. 👮♂️
Upo...
From @TVPRuralCrime
Our officers patrol across the Thames Valley primarily supporting our rural communities whilst assisting the force with business as usual 7 days a week.
PsMaris responded to reports of hunting in the Faringdon area which turned out to be all in order.
The drone was util...
Our officers patrol across the Thames Valley primarily supporting our rural communities whilst assisting the force with business as usual 7 days a week.
PsMaris responded to reports of hunting in the Faringdon area which turned out to be all in order.
The drone was util...
January 31, 2026 at 6:08 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Our officers patrol across the Thames Valley primarily supporting our rural communities whilst assisting the force with business as usual 7 days a week.
PsMaris responded to reports of hunting in the Faringdon area which turned out to be all in order.
The drone was util...
Our officers patrol across the Thames Valley primarily supporting our rural communities whilst assisting the force with business as usual 7 days a week.
PsMaris responded to reports of hunting in the Faringdon area which turned out to be all in order.
The drone was util...
Looking forward to this discussion in #Wallingford next month.
Having been along to a previous event, I was delighted to be asked to take up the hot seat myself!
Please come along and join us...
🗓️ Tuesday 24th February
⏰ 12 noon
📍 Wallingford Methodist Church, OX10 0AS
Having been along to a previous event, I was delighted to be asked to take up the hot seat myself!
Please come along and join us...
🗓️ Tuesday 24th February
⏰ 12 noon
📍 Wallingford Methodist Church, OX10 0AS
January 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Looking forward to this discussion in #Wallingford next month.
Having been along to a previous event, I was delighted to be asked to take up the hot seat myself!
Please come along and join us...
🗓️ Tuesday 24th February
⏰ 12 noon
📍 Wallingford Methodist Church, OX10 0AS
Having been along to a previous event, I was delighted to be asked to take up the hot seat myself!
Please come along and join us...
🗓️ Tuesday 24th February
⏰ 12 noon
📍 Wallingford Methodist Church, OX10 0AS
Dodging the rain this afternoon delivering the February edition (yes I know it’s a day early) of my #ReportingBack newspaper. ☔️📰
January 31, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Dodging the rain this afternoon delivering the February edition (yes I know it’s a day early) of my #ReportingBack newspaper. ☔️📰
Far from unique but a good example of how inaction is making the state of our roads worse and making them more dangerous.
Ironically this road was closed for several weeks last month for repairs, yet this pothole was first reported on 5th January. 🕳️
Ironically this road was closed for several weeks last month for repairs, yet this pothole was first reported on 5th January. 🕳️
January 31, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Far from unique but a good example of how inaction is making the state of our roads worse and making them more dangerous.
Ironically this road was closed for several weeks last month for repairs, yet this pothole was first reported on 5th January. 🕳️
Ironically this road was closed for several weeks last month for repairs, yet this pothole was first reported on 5th January. 🕳️
From @TVPRuralCrime
Officers have been patrolling Oxfordshire this evening 🌳
They stopped a vehicle in Oxford following checks which revealed that it had no insurance. Despite the drivers attempts to lie his way out of it, the vehicle was seized and the driver dealt with for the offence 🚓
...
Officers have been patrolling Oxfordshire this evening 🌳
They stopped a vehicle in Oxford following checks which revealed that it had no insurance. Despite the drivers attempts to lie his way out of it, the vehicle was seized and the driver dealt with for the offence 🚓
...
January 31, 2026 at 6:04 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Officers have been patrolling Oxfordshire this evening 🌳
They stopped a vehicle in Oxford following checks which revealed that it had no insurance. Despite the drivers attempts to lie his way out of it, the vehicle was seized and the driver dealt with for the offence 🚓
...
Officers have been patrolling Oxfordshire this evening 🌳
They stopped a vehicle in Oxford following checks which revealed that it had no insurance. Despite the drivers attempts to lie his way out of it, the vehicle was seized and the driver dealt with for the offence 🚓
...
From @ThamesVP
🚨 Firearms Amnesty starts Monday 🚨
From Monday 2 February, Thames Valley Police will hold a four‑week firearms surrender for five Bruni top/side‑venting blank firing pistols (TVBFs) that have been proven to be readily convertible into lethal weapons and are therefore ill...
🚨 Firearms Amnesty starts Monday 🚨
From Monday 2 February, Thames Valley Police will hold a four‑week firearms surrender for five Bruni top/side‑venting blank firing pistols (TVBFs) that have been proven to be readily convertible into lethal weapons and are therefore ill...
January 30, 2026 at 11:02 PM
From @ThamesVP
🚨 Firearms Amnesty starts Monday 🚨
From Monday 2 February, Thames Valley Police will hold a four‑week firearms surrender for five Bruni top/side‑venting blank firing pistols (TVBFs) that have been proven to be readily convertible into lethal weapons and are therefore ill...
🚨 Firearms Amnesty starts Monday 🚨
From Monday 2 February, Thames Valley Police will hold a four‑week firearms surrender for five Bruni top/side‑venting blank firing pistols (TVBFs) that have been proven to be readily convertible into lethal weapons and are therefore ill...
A sad farewell to a good man and a great public servant today. A huge turnout for a fitting send off.
Ian Hudspeth had a huge impact and friends, family and the community he served. #RIP
Ian Hudspeth had a huge impact and friends, family and the community he served. #RIP
January 30, 2026 at 8:06 PM
A sad farewell to a good man and a great public servant today. A huge turnout for a fitting send off.
Ian Hudspeth had a huge impact and friends, family and the community he served. #RIP
Ian Hudspeth had a huge impact and friends, family and the community he served. #RIP
A recap on my week...
▶️ Met with the Wantage & Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team
▶️Spoke to ITV Meridian about the newly published Police Reform White Paper
▶️Joined a discussion with the Policing Minister on the Government's Plans for mega regional forces.
▶️ Met with the Wantage & Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team
▶️Spoke to ITV Meridian about the newly published Police Reform White Paper
▶️Joined a discussion with the Policing Minister on the Government's Plans for mega regional forces.
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A recap on my week...
▶️ Met with the Wantage & Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team
▶️Spoke to ITV Meridian about the newly published Police Reform White Paper
▶️Joined a discussion with the Policing Minister on the Government's Plans for mega regional forces.
▶️ Met with the Wantage & Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team
▶️Spoke to ITV Meridian about the newly published Police Reform White Paper
▶️Joined a discussion with the Policing Minister on the Government's Plans for mega regional forces.
From @ThamesVP
⚠️ WANTED ⚠️
We are appealing for help to find a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill near Grendon Underwood.
Darnell Smith, aged 27, is around 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build. He was last seen wearing all black clothes.
Smith, pictured below, has links to Surre...
⚠️ WANTED ⚠️
We are appealing for help to find a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill near Grendon Underwood.
Darnell Smith, aged 27, is around 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build. He was last seen wearing all black clothes.
Smith, pictured below, has links to Surre...
January 30, 2026 at 4:58 PM
From @ThamesVP
⚠️ WANTED ⚠️
We are appealing for help to find a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill near Grendon Underwood.
Darnell Smith, aged 27, is around 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build. He was last seen wearing all black clothes.
Smith, pictured below, has links to Surre...
⚠️ WANTED ⚠️
We are appealing for help to find a man who has absconded from HMP Springhill near Grendon Underwood.
Darnell Smith, aged 27, is around 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build. He was last seen wearing all black clothes.
Smith, pictured below, has links to Surre...
At Woodrow High House today for a fascinating event with charity, business leaders and philanthropists. Great to discover more about the youth work that’s been centred around the site for the last 80 years.
January 30, 2026 at 2:45 PM
At Woodrow High House today for a fascinating event with charity, business leaders and philanthropists. Great to discover more about the youth work that’s been centred around the site for the last 80 years.
From @TVPRuralCrime
Yesterday, PCs Kamalee and Speke assisted Roads Policing in an Operation around Beaconsfield 🚔
They stopped a number of cars for showing no insurance.
The driver of this van was shown to be uninsured so was issued 6 points and the vehicle was been seized 🚚
Yesterday, PCs Kamalee and Speke assisted Roads Policing in an Operation around Beaconsfield 🚔
They stopped a number of cars for showing no insurance.
The driver of this van was shown to be uninsured so was issued 6 points and the vehicle was been seized 🚚
January 29, 2026 at 11:54 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Yesterday, PCs Kamalee and Speke assisted Roads Policing in an Operation around Beaconsfield 🚔
They stopped a number of cars for showing no insurance.
The driver of this van was shown to be uninsured so was issued 6 points and the vehicle was been seized 🚚
Yesterday, PCs Kamalee and Speke assisted Roads Policing in an Operation around Beaconsfield 🚔
They stopped a number of cars for showing no insurance.
The driver of this van was shown to be uninsured so was issued 6 points and the vehicle was been seized 🚚
From @TVPRuralCrime
Following intelligence shared by our colleagues at the DVLA, PC Little has located the Toyota RAV4 in Slough today
After an examination it was confirmed to be on cloned ID 🕵️♂️ The true ID was located and confirmed it to be a stolen vehicle ❌
Sadly it was sold on to an...
Following intelligence shared by our colleagues at the DVLA, PC Little has located the Toyota RAV4 in Slough today
After an examination it was confirmed to be on cloned ID 🕵️♂️ The true ID was located and confirmed it to be a stolen vehicle ❌
Sadly it was sold on to an...
January 29, 2026 at 11:54 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Following intelligence shared by our colleagues at the DVLA, PC Little has located the Toyota RAV4 in Slough today
After an examination it was confirmed to be on cloned ID 🕵️♂️ The true ID was located and confirmed it to be a stolen vehicle ❌
Sadly it was sold on to an...
Following intelligence shared by our colleagues at the DVLA, PC Little has located the Toyota RAV4 in Slough today
After an examination it was confirmed to be on cloned ID 🕵️♂️ The true ID was located and confirmed it to be a stolen vehicle ❌
Sadly it was sold on to an...
🚨 Your chance to see how Matthew Barber holds Thames Valley Police to account
Performance and Accountability meetings are held by the Police & Crime Commissioner every quarter and are open to the public.
Meetings are attended by the Chief Constable Jason Hogg and relevant senior staff from...
Performance and Accountability meetings are held by the Police & Crime Commissioner every quarter and are open to the public.
Meetings are attended by the Chief Constable Jason Hogg and relevant senior staff from...
January 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
🚨 Your chance to see how Matthew Barber holds Thames Valley Police to account
Performance and Accountability meetings are held by the Police & Crime Commissioner every quarter and are open to the public.
Meetings are attended by the Chief Constable Jason Hogg and relevant senior staff from...
Performance and Accountability meetings are held by the Police & Crime Commissioner every quarter and are open to the public.
Meetings are attended by the Chief Constable Jason Hogg and relevant senior staff from...
👮 Our Complaints and Standards Panel is made up of community volunteers who independently review and scrutinise Thames Valley Police complaints process.
But what is the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct?
Watch our video where Daniel from the IOPC explains its role in the po...
But what is the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct?
Watch our video where Daniel from the IOPC explains its role in the po...
January 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
👮 Our Complaints and Standards Panel is made up of community volunteers who independently review and scrutinise Thames Valley Police complaints process.
But what is the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct?
Watch our video where Daniel from the IOPC explains its role in the po...
But what is the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct?
Watch our video where Daniel from the IOPC explains its role in the po...
From @TVPSouthandVale
Didcot Police Station have updated their notice board! Feel free to have a look as you pass by. On the board is general crime prevention advice, useful tools and a list of our upcoming Have Your Says! Including one at the Station itself on Saturday 7th February. Another p...
Didcot Police Station have updated their notice board! Feel free to have a look as you pass by. On the board is general crime prevention advice, useful tools and a list of our upcoming Have Your Says! Including one at the Station itself on Saturday 7th February. Another p...
January 29, 2026 at 5:47 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
Didcot Police Station have updated their notice board! Feel free to have a look as you pass by. On the board is general crime prevention advice, useful tools and a list of our upcoming Have Your Says! Including one at the Station itself on Saturday 7th February. Another p...
Didcot Police Station have updated their notice board! Feel free to have a look as you pass by. On the board is general crime prevention advice, useful tools and a list of our upcoming Have Your Says! Including one at the Station itself on Saturday 7th February. Another p...
From @TVPSouthandVale
Groups of youths are door kicking in Didcot once again.
We urge you to report these incidents to Thames Valley Police whether at the time of the incident via 999 or after the incident via online webform. Please try to save footage or images of suspects to further help in...
Groups of youths are door kicking in Didcot once again.
We urge you to report these incidents to Thames Valley Police whether at the time of the incident via 999 or after the incident via online webform. Please try to save footage or images of suspects to further help in...
January 29, 2026 at 5:46 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
Groups of youths are door kicking in Didcot once again.
We urge you to report these incidents to Thames Valley Police whether at the time of the incident via 999 or after the incident via online webform. Please try to save footage or images of suspects to further help in...
Groups of youths are door kicking in Didcot once again.
We urge you to report these incidents to Thames Valley Police whether at the time of the incident via 999 or after the incident via online webform. Please try to save footage or images of suspects to further help in...
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Woolley recovered this stolen bike from an address in Oxford yesterday 🚲
It was stolen from the city centre two days ago 🏙️ An investigation into the theft has begun 👮♀️
Please consider registering your bike with The Bike Register: orlo.uk/ARK7T
PC Woolley recovered this stolen bike from an address in Oxford yesterday 🚲
It was stolen from the city centre two days ago 🏙️ An investigation into the theft has begun 👮♀️
Please consider registering your bike with The Bike Register: orlo.uk/ARK7T
January 29, 2026 at 11:50 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Woolley recovered this stolen bike from an address in Oxford yesterday 🚲
It was stolen from the city centre two days ago 🏙️ An investigation into the theft has begun 👮♀️
Please consider registering your bike with The Bike Register: orlo.uk/ARK7T
PC Woolley recovered this stolen bike from an address in Oxford yesterday 🚲
It was stolen from the city centre two days ago 🏙️ An investigation into the theft has begun 👮♀️
Please consider registering your bike with The Bike Register: orlo.uk/ARK7T
From @TVPRuralCrime
Officers have patrolled areas of Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire.
Several people searched for cannabis with 2 being issued Community Resolutions to complete drug awareness courses.
Officers have patrolled areas of Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire.
Several people searched for cannabis with 2 being issued Community Resolutions to complete drug awareness courses.
January 29, 2026 at 5:49 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Officers have patrolled areas of Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire.
Several people searched for cannabis with 2 being issued Community Resolutions to complete drug awareness courses.
Officers have patrolled areas of Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire.
Several people searched for cannabis with 2 being issued Community Resolutions to complete drug awareness courses.