Matthew Barber
@matthewbarber.co.uk
🚨Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley | 🇬🇧 The Union | 🗽 Liberty | 💷 Free-markets | 🚜 Countryside | 💙 Conservative | 👨👩👧👧 Husband&Father
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Promoted by Matthew Barber on his own behalf of Waterloo House, 58-60 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HJ.
🧳 Going away for Christmas this year?
There are a few steps you can take to help protect your vehicle whilst you are away:
🤳 Ensure that you are not advertising you are going on holiday on social media
🪜 Make sure that any tools or ladders are not accessible near your property
🔑 Consider...
There are a few steps you can take to help protect your vehicle whilst you are away:
🤳 Ensure that you are not advertising you are going on holiday on social media
🪜 Make sure that any tools or ladders are not accessible near your property
🔑 Consider...
December 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🧳 Going away for Christmas this year?
There are a few steps you can take to help protect your vehicle whilst you are away:
🤳 Ensure that you are not advertising you are going on holiday on social media
🪜 Make sure that any tools or ladders are not accessible near your property
🔑 Consider...
There are a few steps you can take to help protect your vehicle whilst you are away:
🤳 Ensure that you are not advertising you are going on holiday on social media
🪜 Make sure that any tools or ladders are not accessible near your property
🔑 Consider...
In Westminster this afternoon to meet with @ProjectEdward about #roadsafety. Still waiting for the Government’s new strategy to be published.
Discussion about legislation on e-scooters and e-bikes, and awards presented to Special Constables who work specifically in #RoadsPolicing 🚓
Discussion about legislation on e-scooters and e-bikes, and awards presented to Special Constables who work specifically in #RoadsPolicing 🚓
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
In Westminster this afternoon to meet with @ProjectEdward about #roadsafety. Still waiting for the Government’s new strategy to be published.
Discussion about legislation on e-scooters and e-bikes, and awards presented to Special Constables who work specifically in #RoadsPolicing 🚓
Discussion about legislation on e-scooters and e-bikes, and awards presented to Special Constables who work specifically in #RoadsPolicing 🚓
From @TVPSouthandVale
PCSOs Highmoor & Blood have continued to work on issues of ASB in Bury Street, Abingdon.
As well as the foot patrols, a lot of work goes on in the background, so we are bringing you an update.
On Tuesday, a meeting was held at Poundland, with their Regional Manager, Pro...
PCSOs Highmoor & Blood have continued to work on issues of ASB in Bury Street, Abingdon.
As well as the foot patrols, a lot of work goes on in the background, so we are bringing you an update.
On Tuesday, a meeting was held at Poundland, with their Regional Manager, Pro...
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
PCSOs Highmoor & Blood have continued to work on issues of ASB in Bury Street, Abingdon.
As well as the foot patrols, a lot of work goes on in the background, so we are bringing you an update.
On Tuesday, a meeting was held at Poundland, with their Regional Manager, Pro...
PCSOs Highmoor & Blood have continued to work on issues of ASB in Bury Street, Abingdon.
As well as the foot patrols, a lot of work goes on in the background, so we are bringing you an update.
On Tuesday, a meeting was held at Poundland, with their Regional Manager, Pro...
From @ThamesVP
This festive season, we’re here for you 24/7
Domestic abuse often goes unreported, and many victims don’t recognise the signs because of the coercive nature of abuse. If you’re unsure or worried about someone you know, please reach out.
📞 Call 101 or visit orlo....
This festive season, we’re here for you 24/7
Domestic abuse often goes unreported, and many victims don’t recognise the signs because of the coercive nature of abuse. If you’re unsure or worried about someone you know, please reach out.
📞 Call 101 or visit orlo....
December 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
From @ThamesVP
This festive season, we’re here for you 24/7
Domestic abuse often goes unreported, and many victims don’t recognise the signs because of the coercive nature of abuse. If you’re unsure or worried about someone you know, please reach out.
📞 Call 101 or visit orlo....
This festive season, we’re here for you 24/7
Domestic abuse often goes unreported, and many victims don’t recognise the signs because of the coercive nature of abuse. If you’re unsure or worried about someone you know, please reach out.
📞 Call 101 or visit orlo....
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December 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Sign up now to get my latest newsletter sent direct to you inbox...
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From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Boyden & PC Little have had a productive day with 2 stolen vehicles recovered in the Milton Keynes area. 💪
The first being this Audi A3 which has been cloned onto false ID having been stolen from the Birmingham area in 2022 & sold to an unsuspecting owner. Vehicle sei...
PC Boyden & PC Little have had a productive day with 2 stolen vehicles recovered in the Milton Keynes area. 💪
The first being this Audi A3 which has been cloned onto false ID having been stolen from the Birmingham area in 2022 & sold to an unsuspecting owner. Vehicle sei...
December 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Boyden & PC Little have had a productive day with 2 stolen vehicles recovered in the Milton Keynes area. 💪
The first being this Audi A3 which has been cloned onto false ID having been stolen from the Birmingham area in 2022 & sold to an unsuspecting owner. Vehicle sei...
PC Boyden & PC Little have had a productive day with 2 stolen vehicles recovered in the Milton Keynes area. 💪
The first being this Audi A3 which has been cloned onto false ID having been stolen from the Birmingham area in 2022 & sold to an unsuspecting owner. Vehicle sei...
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December 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Little recovered the Renault Clio in Bracknell today. 🚗
Following information from the DVLA of a suspect V5 application, it was suspected to be a cloned vehicle.
An examination 🕵️♂️ has identified that it is a stolen vehicle was stolen from Birmingham in November 20...
PC Little recovered the Renault Clio in Bracknell today. 🚗
Following information from the DVLA of a suspect V5 application, it was suspected to be a cloned vehicle.
An examination 🕵️♂️ has identified that it is a stolen vehicle was stolen from Birmingham in November 20...
December 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Little recovered the Renault Clio in Bracknell today. 🚗
Following information from the DVLA of a suspect V5 application, it was suspected to be a cloned vehicle.
An examination 🕵️♂️ has identified that it is a stolen vehicle was stolen from Birmingham in November 20...
PC Little recovered the Renault Clio in Bracknell today. 🚗
Following information from the DVLA of a suspect V5 application, it was suspected to be a cloned vehicle.
An examination 🕵️♂️ has identified that it is a stolen vehicle was stolen from Birmingham in November 20...
From @TVPSouthandVale
⚖️ SENTENCED
A man has been sentenced after committing fraud at a shop in Henley-on-Thames.
On 4 June 2025, Alexander Lynn-Parsley, aged 38 and of no fixed abode, used a stolen bank card to make a £50 purchase at the One Stop Shop on Greys Road.
He was arrested the sam...
⚖️ SENTENCED
A man has been sentenced after committing fraud at a shop in Henley-on-Thames.
On 4 June 2025, Alexander Lynn-Parsley, aged 38 and of no fixed abode, used a stolen bank card to make a £50 purchase at the One Stop Shop on Greys Road.
He was arrested the sam...
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
⚖️ SENTENCED
A man has been sentenced after committing fraud at a shop in Henley-on-Thames.
On 4 June 2025, Alexander Lynn-Parsley, aged 38 and of no fixed abode, used a stolen bank card to make a £50 purchase at the One Stop Shop on Greys Road.
He was arrested the sam...
⚖️ SENTENCED
A man has been sentenced after committing fraud at a shop in Henley-on-Thames.
On 4 June 2025, Alexander Lynn-Parsley, aged 38 and of no fixed abode, used a stolen bank card to make a £50 purchase at the One Stop Shop on Greys Road.
He was arrested the sam...
From @TVPRuralCrime
The team were tipped off to a stolen caravan at a location over the border in Hampshire today.
Working alongside Hampshire rural team, they attended a site near Fleet & located a Tabbert caravan, stolen from Düsseldorf in September this year..
The team were tipped off to a stolen caravan at a location over the border in Hampshire today.
Working alongside Hampshire rural team, they attended a site near Fleet & located a Tabbert caravan, stolen from Düsseldorf in September this year..
December 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
The team were tipped off to a stolen caravan at a location over the border in Hampshire today.
Working alongside Hampshire rural team, they attended a site near Fleet & located a Tabbert caravan, stolen from Düsseldorf in September this year..
The team were tipped off to a stolen caravan at a location over the border in Hampshire today.
Working alongside Hampshire rural team, they attended a site near Fleet & located a Tabbert caravan, stolen from Düsseldorf in September this year..
A quick recap of my week...
💙 A soggy morning campaigning in Sutton Courtenay
🛍️ Visited Wantage Artisan Market
📺 Appeared BBC South about the deadlines missed by local councils to agree new CCTV funding for Oxfordshire
🎄 Helped out with the 59th Annual NSPCC Carol Concer in Faringdon
💙 A soggy morning campaigning in Sutton Courtenay
🛍️ Visited Wantage Artisan Market
📺 Appeared BBC South about the deadlines missed by local councils to agree new CCTV funding for Oxfordshire
🎄 Helped out with the 59th Annual NSPCC Carol Concer in Faringdon
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A quick recap of my week...
💙 A soggy morning campaigning in Sutton Courtenay
🛍️ Visited Wantage Artisan Market
📺 Appeared BBC South about the deadlines missed by local councils to agree new CCTV funding for Oxfordshire
🎄 Helped out with the 59th Annual NSPCC Carol Concer in Faringdon
💙 A soggy morning campaigning in Sutton Courtenay
🛍️ Visited Wantage Artisan Market
📺 Appeared BBC South about the deadlines missed by local councils to agree new CCTV funding for Oxfordshire
🎄 Helped out with the 59th Annual NSPCC Carol Concer in Faringdon
Don’t be put off by a little bit of wind and rain. The #Christmas spirit is warm at the #Wantage #Dickensian Evening.
Reindeer, a donkey, rides, stalls and loads of great food.
Reindeer, a donkey, rides, stalls and loads of great food.
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Don’t be put off by a little bit of wind and rain. The #Christmas spirit is warm at the #Wantage #Dickensian Evening.
Reindeer, a donkey, rides, stalls and loads of great food.
Reindeer, a donkey, rides, stalls and loads of great food.
From @TVPSouthandVale
🚨 Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team – Crime Prevention Events 🚨
We’ve seen a recent increase in vehicle thefts and burglaries in our area. To help keep you and your property safe, we’ll be out this weekend offering:
✅ Crime prevention advice
✅ SmartWater kits
✅ Se...
🚨 Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team – Crime Prevention Events 🚨
We’ve seen a recent increase in vehicle thefts and burglaries in our area. To help keep you and your property safe, we’ll be out this weekend offering:
✅ Crime prevention advice
✅ SmartWater kits
✅ Se...
December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
🚨 Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team – Crime Prevention Events 🚨
We’ve seen a recent increase in vehicle thefts and burglaries in our area. To help keep you and your property safe, we’ll be out this weekend offering:
✅ Crime prevention advice
✅ SmartWater kits
✅ Se...
🚨 Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team – Crime Prevention Events 🚨
We’ve seen a recent increase in vehicle thefts and burglaries in our area. To help keep you and your property safe, we’ll be out this weekend offering:
✅ Crime prevention advice
✅ SmartWater kits
✅ Se...
From @ThamesVP
Police Constable James Dixon tragically died in 2017 after being involved in a collision with a car whilst on a training exercise aboard a Police motorcycle.
#RestInPeacePCDixon Police Remembrance Trust
Police Constable James Dixon tragically died in 2017 after being involved in a collision with a car whilst on a training exercise aboard a Police motorcycle.
#RestInPeacePCDixon Police Remembrance Trust
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
From @ThamesVP
Police Constable James Dixon tragically died in 2017 after being involved in a collision with a car whilst on a training exercise aboard a Police motorcycle.
#RestInPeacePCDixon Police Remembrance Trust
Police Constable James Dixon tragically died in 2017 after being involved in a collision with a car whilst on a training exercise aboard a Police motorcycle.
#RestInPeacePCDixon Police Remembrance Trust
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Jenkins and PC Bowers stopped this vehicle near Uffington following a poor display of driving 🚗
Checks showed that it had been untaxed for over 1 year and that it had no MOT 📄
The vehicle was seized and the driver was dealt with for the offences 🚓
PC Jenkins and PC Bowers stopped this vehicle near Uffington following a poor display of driving 🚗
Checks showed that it had been untaxed for over 1 year and that it had no MOT 📄
The vehicle was seized and the driver was dealt with for the offences 🚓
December 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Jenkins and PC Bowers stopped this vehicle near Uffington following a poor display of driving 🚗
Checks showed that it had been untaxed for over 1 year and that it had no MOT 📄
The vehicle was seized and the driver was dealt with for the offences 🚓
PC Jenkins and PC Bowers stopped this vehicle near Uffington following a poor display of driving 🚗
Checks showed that it had been untaxed for over 1 year and that it had no MOT 📄
The vehicle was seized and the driver was dealt with for the offences 🚓
From @TVPRuralCrime
🚔 Big shout‑out to the Rural Crime Taskforce for another swift recovery! On the morning of 5 December, Sgt Maris and colleagues located a stolen Nissan Micra on Ferry Lane in Cholsey after a hare‑coursing patrol nearby. The car had been taken from the Cholsey area on 4 De...
🚔 Big shout‑out to the Rural Crime Taskforce for another swift recovery! On the morning of 5 December, Sgt Maris and colleagues located a stolen Nissan Micra on Ferry Lane in Cholsey after a hare‑coursing patrol nearby. The car had been taken from the Cholsey area on 4 De...
December 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
🚔 Big shout‑out to the Rural Crime Taskforce for another swift recovery! On the morning of 5 December, Sgt Maris and colleagues located a stolen Nissan Micra on Ferry Lane in Cholsey after a hare‑coursing patrol nearby. The car had been taken from the Cholsey area on 4 De...
🚔 Big shout‑out to the Rural Crime Taskforce for another swift recovery! On the morning of 5 December, Sgt Maris and colleagues located a stolen Nissan Micra on Ferry Lane in Cholsey after a hare‑coursing patrol nearby. The car had been taken from the Cholsey area on 4 De...
From @ThamesVP
The winners of the Community Policing Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony on Monday (1/12). These annual awards are made even more special because the nominations are made by you – our local communities, the partners we work with, and colleagues across the force.
Yo...
The winners of the Community Policing Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony on Monday (1/12). These annual awards are made even more special because the nominations are made by you – our local communities, the partners we work with, and colleagues across the force.
Yo...
December 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
From @ThamesVP
The winners of the Community Policing Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony on Monday (1/12). These annual awards are made even more special because the nominations are made by you – our local communities, the partners we work with, and colleagues across the force.
Yo...
The winners of the Community Policing Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony on Monday (1/12). These annual awards are made even more special because the nominations are made by you – our local communities, the partners we work with, and colleagues across the force.
Yo...
Whether you're a farmer or a pharmacist; a roofer or a researcher - I want to hear about the issues impacting your business... visit matthewbarber.co.uk/business to share your views and WIN! 🚜🏥🛠️🔬
December 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Whether you're a farmer or a pharmacist; a roofer or a researcher - I want to hear about the issues impacting your business... visit matthewbarber.co.uk/business to share your views and WIN! 🚜🏥🛠️🔬
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Little has located, identified & recovered this stolen Toyota Prius in the Reading area today
Originally stolen from London several months ago, the vehicle had been put on false identity & was flagged up via the DVLA when a new keeper tried to register it on its clo...
PC Little has located, identified & recovered this stolen Toyota Prius in the Reading area today
Originally stolen from London several months ago, the vehicle had been put on false identity & was flagged up via the DVLA when a new keeper tried to register it on its clo...
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC Little has located, identified & recovered this stolen Toyota Prius in the Reading area today
Originally stolen from London several months ago, the vehicle had been put on false identity & was flagged up via the DVLA when a new keeper tried to register it on its clo...
PC Little has located, identified & recovered this stolen Toyota Prius in the Reading area today
Originally stolen from London several months ago, the vehicle had been put on false identity & was flagged up via the DVLA when a new keeper tried to register it on its clo...
From @TVPSouthandVale
Witness appeal following assault – Didcot
We’re appealing for witnesses after a serious assault in Broadway, Didcot, opposite PureGym.
At around 2.12am on Saturday 29 November, the victim was attacked by a man who exited a parked silver Audi A1 and punched him several t...
Witness appeal following assault – Didcot
We’re appealing for witnesses after a serious assault in Broadway, Didcot, opposite PureGym.
At around 2.12am on Saturday 29 November, the victim was attacked by a man who exited a parked silver Audi A1 and punched him several t...
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
Witness appeal following assault – Didcot
We’re appealing for witnesses after a serious assault in Broadway, Didcot, opposite PureGym.
At around 2.12am on Saturday 29 November, the victim was attacked by a man who exited a parked silver Audi A1 and punched him several t...
Witness appeal following assault – Didcot
We’re appealing for witnesses after a serious assault in Broadway, Didcot, opposite PureGym.
At around 2.12am on Saturday 29 November, the victim was attacked by a man who exited a parked silver Audi A1 and punched him several t...
🚗🛠️ Have you seen our Vehicle Crime campaign?
Matthew Barber launched a dedicated campaign at the end of October to help tackle vehicle crime and tool theft across Thames Valley.
🔹 In the 12 months to the end of August, there were:
- 3,496 vehicle thefts
- 6,666 thefts from vehicles
We ...
Matthew Barber launched a dedicated campaign at the end of October to help tackle vehicle crime and tool theft across Thames Valley.
🔹 In the 12 months to the end of August, there were:
- 3,496 vehicle thefts
- 6,666 thefts from vehicles
We ...
December 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🚗🛠️ Have you seen our Vehicle Crime campaign?
Matthew Barber launched a dedicated campaign at the end of October to help tackle vehicle crime and tool theft across Thames Valley.
🔹 In the 12 months to the end of August, there were:
- 3,496 vehicle thefts
- 6,666 thefts from vehicles
We ...
Matthew Barber launched a dedicated campaign at the end of October to help tackle vehicle crime and tool theft across Thames Valley.
🔹 In the 12 months to the end of August, there were:
- 3,496 vehicle thefts
- 6,666 thefts from vehicles
We ...
From @ThamesVP
For many, this time of year is joyful, but sadly not for everyone.
Domestic abuse often rises during the festive season. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone. We are here 24/7:
📞 Call 101 or visit orlo.uk/yIoQ1
🚨 In an emergency, ...
For many, this time of year is joyful, but sadly not for everyone.
Domestic abuse often rises during the festive season. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone. We are here 24/7:
📞 Call 101 or visit orlo.uk/yIoQ1
🚨 In an emergency, ...
December 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
From @ThamesVP
For many, this time of year is joyful, but sadly not for everyone.
Domestic abuse often rises during the festive season. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone. We are here 24/7:
📞 Call 101 or visit orlo.uk/yIoQ1
🚨 In an emergency, ...
For many, this time of year is joyful, but sadly not for everyone.
Domestic abuse often rises during the festive season. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone. We are here 24/7:
📞 Call 101 or visit orlo.uk/yIoQ1
🚨 In an emergency, ...
From @TVPRuralCrime
Officers assisted with patrols around Windsor and Slough today.
This vehicle was seized as it was on false plates. The occupants tried to runaway but 2 were detained & searched, as was the vehicle.
Enquiries ongoing
Officers assisted with patrols around Windsor and Slough today.
This vehicle was seized as it was on false plates. The occupants tried to runaway but 2 were detained & searched, as was the vehicle.
Enquiries ongoing
December 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Officers assisted with patrols around Windsor and Slough today.
This vehicle was seized as it was on false plates. The occupants tried to runaway but 2 were detained & searched, as was the vehicle.
Enquiries ongoing
Officers assisted with patrols around Windsor and Slough today.
This vehicle was seized as it was on false plates. The occupants tried to runaway but 2 were detained & searched, as was the vehicle.
Enquiries ongoing