Community Survey Results and Neighbourhood Priorities for Abingdon Outer Villages

Community Survey Results and Neighbourhood Priorities for Abingdon Outer Villages

The Abingdon Neighbourhood Policing Team would like to thank all residents who recently took part in our community survey. Your feedback has helped us identify the issues that matter most to local people and shape our neighbourhood policing priorities for the coming months.

Following analysis of the survey results, the three priorities for the Abingdon Outer Villages Neighbourhood Team are:
 

🔹 Anti-Social Behaviour in Wootton Play Park, Botley and Sutton Courtenay
This includes concerns regarding anti-social behaviour involving the use of e-scooters and e-bikes in public spaces and residential areas.

🔹 Drug Use and Drug Dealing in Botley West Way Car Park and Wootton Village
The neighbourhood team will focus on gathering intelligence, conducting targeted patrols and taking enforcement action against those involved in drug-related activity.

🔹 Police Visibility in the Villages Surrounding Abingdon
Residents told us they would like to see an increased police presence in their communities. The team will continue to carry out high-visibility patrols, engage with residents and attend community events where possible.
 

Message from the Local Police Sergeant Chris Cochrane 

"Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our community survey and tell us about the issues affecting your local area. The information you have provided is invaluable in helping us understand the concerns of our communities and direct our resources where they are needed most. We will now work closely with our partner agencies, local councils and community groups to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour, deter those responsible and, where offences are committed, identify and bring offenders to justice. Together, we will continue working to make our villages safer places for everyone to live, work and visit."

We encourage residents to continue reporting incidents and sharing information with us, as community intelligence plays a vital role in helping us tackle local issues and keep our neighbourhoods safe.

Abingdon Neighbourhood Policing Team
Thames Valley Police