ridgeway east Crime Intelligence

The neighbourhood team plays a vital role in preventing burglary through proactive, targeted patrols in areas affected by recent offences. One key tactic is cocooning, where officers visit neighbours and nearby residents following a burglary to offer tailored crime‑prevention advice and reassurance.
In addition to patrol activity, the team regularly organises Have Your Say events. These sessions see PCSOs and often PCs setting up stands in busy community locations such as high streets and shopping areas. They provide crime‑prevention materials, engage with residents, answer questions, and listen to concerns about local issues. Upcoming events are advertised on the events tab of this page.
While burglary investigations are typically led by detectives, neighbourhood officers contribute significantly by attending reported burglaries, conducting initial enquiries, identifying potential suspects, and offering reassurance to victims and the wider community. Our high‑visibility presence is carefully planned, with patrols directed to areas most at risk and specific tasks allocated to support crime reduction.
Following a rise in offending over the winter months and into this year, we placed particular focus on the Amersham and Missenden areas. We’ve also been fortunate to have support from our colleagues in Aylesbury, who have been carrying out patrols along the Missenden borders and in the surrounding rural villages. Officers on patrol have been stopping any vehicles that appear suspicious and responding quickly to reports of unusual activity. The aim is to prevent burglaries and other offences before they happen, providing a visible presence and reassurance to residents across the area.
Officers continue to take part in cross‑border operations, including Operation Pandilla, which has resulted in numerous arrests across the Chiltern and South Bucks area. Further operations are planned.

If you have any information please report on 101 or online at www. thamesvalley.police.uk.
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

The neighbourhood team spends a great deal of time supporting residents with a wide range of anti‑social behaviour concerns. In the Missenden areas, this can include anything from noise complaints and neighbour disputes to reports of cannabis smells, littering, criminal damage, harassment, and hate‑related incidents. Whatever the issue, our officers work hard to respond and find a positive way forward.
When anti‑social behaviour amounts to a crime, neighbourhood officers are assigned to investigate. Many situations are resolved quickly, while others take longer and need ongoing attention, but we remain committed to tackling them.
We’re also aware of concerns about cars racing late at night or in the early hours. If you witness this, please report it to us—especially if you can provide a registration number—so we can take action against those responsible.
The Missenden Neighbourhood Team also supports residents with incidents of personal anti‑social behaviour. These are situations where the behaviour is directed at a specific individual or involves a dispute between people who know each other. In these cases, officers work closely with partner agencies—such as Buckinghamshire Council and local housing providers—to help find a fair and lasting resolution for everyone involved.
We are currently working alongside Buckinghamshire Council in response to an increase in anti‑social behaviour in Hyde Heath. This joint approach is helping us address a range of concerns, including traffic‑related issues, environmental problems, and general safety within the area.
Officers have also carried out several stop‑searches in and around the Missenden area, during which cannabis has been found. Everyone involved has been dealt with appropriately. Although these incidents fall under drug‑related offences, we recognise that cannabis use in public spaces has a noticeable impact on the community, and we remain committed to tackling it.

If you have any information please report on 101 or online at www. thamesvalley.police.uk.

Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

The neighbourhood team carries out regular speed checks and enforcement across the area, using roadside speed guns to deter speeding and take action where necessary. Drivers found exceeding the limit may receive tickets, and our visible presence alone often encourages motorists to slow down.

Tackling speeding effectively requires a joined‑up approach. Changing driving habits and attitudes takes time, and we work closely with partners and the community to make speeding socially unacceptable. Volunteers are always welcome for Community Speed Watch in the Missenden area, and we encourage anyone interested to visit www.communityspeedwatch.org to see how they can get involved.

Some speeding concerns also link to anti‑social behaviour, such as loud exhausts or reckless driving late at night. These incidents can be very distressing for residents. Where officers have obtained clear footage and registration details, drivers have been issued with Section 59 warnings, which allow us to take stronger action if the behaviour continues.
Missenden officers have also dealt with other traffic‑related offences, including drivers found to have no insurance, and appropriate enforcement action has been taken in each case.

If you have any information please report on 101 or online at www. thamesvalley.police.uk

Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.