Henley Updates

Dear Residents,

Here is your weekly update from your local neighbourhood Policing Team, to let you know some of what we've been busy dealing with: 

PATROLS 

Officers have been carrying out patrols of the Henley area on foot and in vehicles. We have been paying particular attention to locations that have recently experienced an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour, such as Sowe Common, Crosspoint and Hillmorton Road.

During a patrol of Sowe Common this weekend, one of our officers come across two youths acting suspiciously around parked vehicles and a stop search on both was conducted. Both young males were taken home to their parents shortly after. 

VEHICLE CRIME & BURGLARY

We have had no reports of a vehicle thefts this week and two reports of burglary on the Henley ward. 

The first burglary occurred on Cressage Drive between the hours of 17:00 on 02/01/2026 and 04:00 on 03/01/2026 whereby an intruder has gained entry to a property and conducted an untidy search. It is not known whether any items have been taken during this incident. If you may have heard or saw anything suspicious during these times, please contact us on 101 quoting crime reference number 20/102057/26.

The second burglary occurred on Woodway Lane between the hours of 19:00 on 02/01/2026 and 04:00 on 03/01/2026. Similarly, an intruder has gained entry through the front door of a property and conducted an untidy search and had stolen jewellery from the occupants. If you may have heard or saw anything suspicious during these times, please contact us on 101 quoting crime reference number 20/102059/26.

You can find out more about vehicle crime prevention here:

 Theft of motor vehicle | Your Options | West Midlands Police (west-midlands.police.uk) 

 Theft from motor vehicle | Your Options | West Midlands Police (west-midlands.police.uk)  

You can find more information about how to keep your home safe here: 

 Keeping your shed or garage safe and secure | Crime prevention | West Midlands Police

 Keep burglars out of your property | West Midlands Police

 Checklist for securing your home when you leave it | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

OTHER INFORMATION

We have now confirmed dates for our next community meetings and engagements:

Police and Community Together (PACT) Meeting – Moat House Leisure Centre, Winston Avenue - 26/02/2026 at 19:00-21:00hrs

Cuppa With A Copper – Park Edge Family Hub, Roseberry Avenue – 30/01/2026 at 17:30-18:30

Cuppa With A Copper – Park Edge Family Hub, Roseberry Avenue – 26/03/2026 at 17:30-18:30

If you have information about people committing crime that you want to tell us about, you can contact us on the non-emergency telephone number 101. You can also report to us online using our report forms on: Report | West Midlands Police

Alternatively you can contact the CRIMESTOPPERS charity anonymously by calling 0800 555 111. This is a free phone number. CRIMESTOPPERS can also be contacted online here: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)   

Please do not report crime via WMnow because it is not always monitored.

Kind Regards,

The Henley & Longford Neighbourhood Policing Team