We’ve conducted over 5700 police patrols in Thames Valley this Winter
This winter, the Home Office tasked all police forces to carry out a two month period of activity starting 1 December 2025, aimed at tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in town and city centres.
Named the Winter of Action, we focused on three key priority areas:
- Retail crime – tackling theft, abuse of retail workers and organised criminality, with a clear focus on prolific offenders and partnership with retailers
- Street crime and antisocial behaviour – maintaining visible patrols and public confidence, using enforcement and prevention to address persistent issues
- Night-time economy safety and VAWG – tackling alcohol-related disorder, spiking and violence against women and girls
Across 30 hotspot policing areas, we made 266 arrests for offences including shoplifting, robbery and theft from a person.
The Winter of Action also resulted in 87 positive outcomes for retail crime and 23 positive outcomes for antisocial behaviour, achieved through a combination of charges, out of court disposals and community resolutions. More than 5700 hotspot patrols were carried out, including proactive e‑scooter operations, antisocial behaviour patrols and highly visible reassurance policing.
Alongside enforcement activity, teams carried out 2757 community and business engagements, providing crime prevention advice and offering direct support to victims and local retailers.
And while the Winter of Action has now concluded, we want to reassure you that our commitment to protecting your communities and delivering effective, community‑focused policing remains.
