Matthew Barber
@matthewbarber.co.uk
🚨Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley | 🇬🇧 The Union | 🗽 Liberty | 💷 Free-markets | 🚜 Countryside | 💙 Conservative | 👨👩👧👧 Husband&Father
Promoted by Matthew Barber on his own behalf of Waterloo House, 58-60 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HJ.
Promoted by Matthew Barber on his own behalf of Waterloo House, 58-60 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HJ.
✨ Want to make a difference in your community?
We’re looking for volunteers to join us as Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs)!
👥 ICVs are everyday people from the local community who give their time to make unannounced visits to police custody suites.
💬 They check on detainees welfare, an...
We’re looking for volunteers to join us as Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs)!
👥 ICVs are everyday people from the local community who give their time to make unannounced visits to police custody suites.
💬 They check on detainees welfare, an...
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
✨ Want to make a difference in your community?
We’re looking for volunteers to join us as Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs)!
👥 ICVs are everyday people from the local community who give their time to make unannounced visits to police custody suites.
💬 They check on detainees welfare, an...
We’re looking for volunteers to join us as Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs)!
👥 ICVs are everyday people from the local community who give their time to make unannounced visits to police custody suites.
💬 They check on detainees welfare, an...
💬 Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead are proposing new rules on restricting catapults in public spaces to protect people, property and wildlife.
If introduced, it would give Thames Valley Police officers and community wardens additional power to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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If introduced, it would give Thames Valley Police officers and community wardens additional power to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
💬 Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead are proposing new rules on restricting catapults in public spaces to protect people, property and wildlife.
If introduced, it would give Thames Valley Police officers and community wardens additional power to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Share your ...
If introduced, it would give Thames Valley Police officers and community wardens additional power to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Share your ...
"From Thames Valley to Lviv: TVP officers deliver vehicles in latest aid mission"
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December 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
"From Thames Valley to Lviv: TVP officers deliver vehicles in latest aid mission"
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From @TVPSouthandVale
Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team at Uffington Farmers Market 🚜 🚓
Over the weekend, the Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team attended Uffington Farmers Market to share important crime prevention advice following a recent series of garage break-ins.
We spoke with ma...
Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team at Uffington Farmers Market 🚜 🚓
Over the weekend, the Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team attended Uffington Farmers Market to share important crime prevention advice following a recent series of garage break-ins.
We spoke with ma...
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team at Uffington Farmers Market 🚜 🚓
Over the weekend, the Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team attended Uffington Farmers Market to share important crime prevention advice following a recent series of garage break-ins.
We spoke with ma...
Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team at Uffington Farmers Market 🚜 🚓
Over the weekend, the Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team attended Uffington Farmers Market to share important crime prevention advice following a recent series of garage break-ins.
We spoke with ma...
🔐 Your keys can be gone in a flash
Have you:
👝 Put your car keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch
⛽️ Locked your vehicle, even when refuelling or parked at home
👀 Placed your car keys out of view when at home
#ProtectYourKeys
For more tips and advice, visit the Thames Valley Poli...
Have you:
👝 Put your car keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch
⛽️ Locked your vehicle, even when refuelling or parked at home
👀 Placed your car keys out of view when at home
#ProtectYourKeys
For more tips and advice, visit the Thames Valley Poli...
December 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🔐 Your keys can be gone in a flash
Have you:
👝 Put your car keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch
⛽️ Locked your vehicle, even when refuelling or parked at home
👀 Placed your car keys out of view when at home
#ProtectYourKeys
For more tips and advice, visit the Thames Valley Poli...
Have you:
👝 Put your car keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch
⛽️ Locked your vehicle, even when refuelling or parked at home
👀 Placed your car keys out of view when at home
#ProtectYourKeys
For more tips and advice, visit the Thames Valley Poli...
As the campaign to #SaveOurPubs gathers pace, we have made it onto the agenda for a couple of local council's already.
First up this week is South Oxfordshire District Council. Big thanks to Cllr Ian Snowdon for his support of the campaign to back local businesses.
First up this week is South Oxfordshire District Council. Big thanks to Cllr Ian Snowdon for his support of the campaign to back local businesses.
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
As the campaign to #SaveOurPubs gathers pace, we have made it onto the agenda for a couple of local council's already.
First up this week is South Oxfordshire District Council. Big thanks to Cllr Ian Snowdon for his support of the campaign to back local businesses.
First up this week is South Oxfordshire District Council. Big thanks to Cllr Ian Snowdon for his support of the campaign to back local businesses.
From @TVPSouthandVale
👮 ARRESTED
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been arrested in connection with domestic related incidents in Abingdon on 2 and 4 December.
A 21-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested this morning on suspicion of assault and is currently i...
👮 ARRESTED
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been arrested in connection with domestic related incidents in Abingdon on 2 and 4 December.
A 21-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested this morning on suspicion of assault and is currently i...
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
👮 ARRESTED
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been arrested in connection with domestic related incidents in Abingdon on 2 and 4 December.
A 21-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested this morning on suspicion of assault and is currently i...
👮 ARRESTED
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been arrested in connection with domestic related incidents in Abingdon on 2 and 4 December.
A 21-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested this morning on suspicion of assault and is currently i...
From @TVPSouthandVale
Wantage and Grove NHPT
🚨 Cross-Border Rural Crime Operation 🚨
Last week, officers from Wantage & Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with colleagues from West Berkshire NHPT and the Rural Crime Taskforce to tackle rural offences in our area.
✅ Several vehic...
Wantage and Grove NHPT
🚨 Cross-Border Rural Crime Operation 🚨
Last week, officers from Wantage & Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with colleagues from West Berkshire NHPT and the Rural Crime Taskforce to tackle rural offences in our area.
✅ Several vehic...
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
Wantage and Grove NHPT
🚨 Cross-Border Rural Crime Operation 🚨
Last week, officers from Wantage & Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with colleagues from West Berkshire NHPT and the Rural Crime Taskforce to tackle rural offences in our area.
✅ Several vehic...
Wantage and Grove NHPT
🚨 Cross-Border Rural Crime Operation 🚨
Last week, officers from Wantage & Grove Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with colleagues from West Berkshire NHPT and the Rural Crime Taskforce to tackle rural offences in our area.
✅ Several vehic...
👮 Yesterday afternoon, Matthew Barber joined Thames Valley Police for the opening of the new Reading Police station 👇
December 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
👮 Yesterday afternoon, Matthew Barber joined Thames Valley Police for the opening of the new Reading Police station 👇
From @ThamesVP
Congratulations to our Christmas card winners! ☃️ 🎄
After we received over 200 entries from schools across the Thames Valley, Chief Constable Jason Hogg visited the winners of our Christmas card competition this week to congratulate them. He was joined by some of our Nei...
Congratulations to our Christmas card winners! ☃️ 🎄
After we received over 200 entries from schools across the Thames Valley, Chief Constable Jason Hogg visited the winners of our Christmas card competition this week to congratulate them. He was joined by some of our Nei...
December 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
From @ThamesVP
Congratulations to our Christmas card winners! ☃️ 🎄
After we received over 200 entries from schools across the Thames Valley, Chief Constable Jason Hogg visited the winners of our Christmas card competition this week to congratulate them. He was joined by some of our Nei...
Congratulations to our Christmas card winners! ☃️ 🎄
After we received over 200 entries from schools across the Thames Valley, Chief Constable Jason Hogg visited the winners of our Christmas card competition this week to congratulate them. He was joined by some of our Nei...
From @TVPSouthandVale
⚠️ WANTED
Have you seen Tomaz Gregory, aged 21?
We are urgently seeking information to locate Gregory, who is wanted in connection with a domestic abuse investigation in Abingdon.
Gregory is wanted in relation to two assaults on 2 and 4 December. He is around 6ft tall,...
⚠️ WANTED
Have you seen Tomaz Gregory, aged 21?
We are urgently seeking information to locate Gregory, who is wanted in connection with a domestic abuse investigation in Abingdon.
Gregory is wanted in relation to two assaults on 2 and 4 December. He is around 6ft tall,...
December 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
⚠️ WANTED
Have you seen Tomaz Gregory, aged 21?
We are urgently seeking information to locate Gregory, who is wanted in connection with a domestic abuse investigation in Abingdon.
Gregory is wanted in relation to two assaults on 2 and 4 December. He is around 6ft tall,...
⚠️ WANTED
Have you seen Tomaz Gregory, aged 21?
We are urgently seeking information to locate Gregory, who is wanted in connection with a domestic abuse investigation in Abingdon.
Gregory is wanted in relation to two assaults on 2 and 4 December. He is around 6ft tall,...
From @ThamesVP
He thought he could run and hide 🚫
Scott Stockbridge, aged 47, of Northcote Avenue, Southall, was sentenced to six years and nine weeks in prison and convicted of one count each of burglary, theft, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified.
- On 10/3/25, Stockbr...
He thought he could run and hide 🚫
Scott Stockbridge, aged 47, of Northcote Avenue, Southall, was sentenced to six years and nine weeks in prison and convicted of one count each of burglary, theft, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified.
- On 10/3/25, Stockbr...
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
From @ThamesVP
He thought he could run and hide 🚫
Scott Stockbridge, aged 47, of Northcote Avenue, Southall, was sentenced to six years and nine weeks in prison and convicted of one count each of burglary, theft, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified.
- On 10/3/25, Stockbr...
He thought he could run and hide 🚫
Scott Stockbridge, aged 47, of Northcote Avenue, Southall, was sentenced to six years and nine weeks in prison and convicted of one count each of burglary, theft, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified.
- On 10/3/25, Stockbr...
From @TVPRuralCrime
Working with Warwickshire Police, the RCT located & recovered a stolen quad bike located in Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire.
This was stolen last night & tracked to this location. Trackers may seem expensive initially but can help with speedy recovery of vehicles and plant eq...
Working with Warwickshire Police, the RCT located & recovered a stolen quad bike located in Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire.
This was stolen last night & tracked to this location. Trackers may seem expensive initially but can help with speedy recovery of vehicles and plant eq...
December 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Working with Warwickshire Police, the RCT located & recovered a stolen quad bike located in Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire.
This was stolen last night & tracked to this location. Trackers may seem expensive initially but can help with speedy recovery of vehicles and plant eq...
Working with Warwickshire Police, the RCT located & recovered a stolen quad bike located in Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire.
This was stolen last night & tracked to this location. Trackers may seem expensive initially but can help with speedy recovery of vehicles and plant eq...
🚨 Have your say on priority areas for local policing in Thames Valley 🚨
Matthew Barber (Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley) is inviting residents to share their views on how the policing element of council tax should be allocated in the 2026/27 budget.
Your input will help sha...
Matthew Barber (Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley) is inviting residents to share their views on how the policing element of council tax should be allocated in the 2026/27 budget.
Your input will help sha...
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚨 Have your say on priority areas for local policing in Thames Valley 🚨
Matthew Barber (Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley) is inviting residents to share their views on how the policing element of council tax should be allocated in the 2026/27 budget.
Your input will help sha...
Matthew Barber (Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley) is inviting residents to share their views on how the policing element of council tax should be allocated in the 2026/27 budget.
Your input will help sha...
At the official opening of the new Reading #Police Station this afternoon. A huge step forward after a long wait. Fantastic facilities to help police officers and staff in their 24/7 work to cut crime and catch criminals.
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
At the official opening of the new Reading #Police Station this afternoon. A huge step forward after a long wait. Fantastic facilities to help police officers and staff in their 24/7 work to cut crime and catch criminals.
From @TVPRuralCrime
Last night, officers patrolled South Oxfordshire area following reports of hare coursing & rural burglaries
Officers also responded to a job in Oxford city centre which resulted in an arrest for an assault on police officer
A vehicle suspected to be involved in suspicio...
Last night, officers patrolled South Oxfordshire area following reports of hare coursing & rural burglaries
Officers also responded to a job in Oxford city centre which resulted in an arrest for an assault on police officer
A vehicle suspected to be involved in suspicio...
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Last night, officers patrolled South Oxfordshire area following reports of hare coursing & rural burglaries
Officers also responded to a job in Oxford city centre which resulted in an arrest for an assault on police officer
A vehicle suspected to be involved in suspicio...
Last night, officers patrolled South Oxfordshire area following reports of hare coursing & rural burglaries
Officers also responded to a job in Oxford city centre which resulted in an arrest for an assault on police officer
A vehicle suspected to be involved in suspicio...
🧳 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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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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