Matthew Barber
@matthewbarber.co.uk
Listening. Serving. Taking Action.
💙 Conservative
🚓 Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley
Promoted by Matthew Barber of DWCA, Boston House, Grove Business Park, Downsview Road, Wantage, OX12 9FF.
💙 Conservative
🚓 Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley
Promoted by Matthew Barber of DWCA, Boston House, Grove Business Park, Downsview Road, Wantage, OX12 9FF.
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC BOYDEN stopped an electric bicycle being driven down the high street in Buckingham.
Whilst in the process of seizing it, ID showed that the driver was outstanding for rape.
He was booked into custody, with the electric bike being the least of his concerns
PC BOYDEN stopped an electric bicycle being driven down the high street in Buckingham.
Whilst in the process of seizing it, ID showed that the driver was outstanding for rape.
He was booked into custody, with the electric bike being the least of his concerns
January 24, 2026 at 5:11 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC BOYDEN stopped an electric bicycle being driven down the high street in Buckingham.
Whilst in the process of seizing it, ID showed that the driver was outstanding for rape.
He was booked into custody, with the electric bike being the least of his concerns
PC BOYDEN stopped an electric bicycle being driven down the high street in Buckingham.
Whilst in the process of seizing it, ID showed that the driver was outstanding for rape.
He was booked into custody, with the electric bike being the least of his concerns
From @TVPRuralCrime
When the driver passes you a provisional licence and is the only person in the vehicle you know how this is going to go 👮♀️
PC’s Dollery and Kamalee have stopped this vehicle near Newbury due to a poor standard of driving 🧐
Vehicle seized and driver reported for drivin...
When the driver passes you a provisional licence and is the only person in the vehicle you know how this is going to go 👮♀️
PC’s Dollery and Kamalee have stopped this vehicle near Newbury due to a poor standard of driving 🧐
Vehicle seized and driver reported for drivin...
January 24, 2026 at 5:06 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
When the driver passes you a provisional licence and is the only person in the vehicle you know how this is going to go 👮♀️
PC’s Dollery and Kamalee have stopped this vehicle near Newbury due to a poor standard of driving 🧐
Vehicle seized and driver reported for drivin...
When the driver passes you a provisional licence and is the only person in the vehicle you know how this is going to go 👮♀️
PC’s Dollery and Kamalee have stopped this vehicle near Newbury due to a poor standard of driving 🧐
Vehicle seized and driver reported for drivin...
From @TVPRuralCrime
Officer from the Rural Crime Taskforce have recovered this stolen motorbike following a report of a theft in Botley. It has been taken for forensic investigation before being returned to its rightful owner.
Officer from the Rural Crime Taskforce have recovered this stolen motorbike following a report of a theft in Botley. It has been taken for forensic investigation before being returned to its rightful owner.
January 24, 2026 at 5:06 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Officer from the Rural Crime Taskforce have recovered this stolen motorbike following a report of a theft in Botley. It has been taken for forensic investigation before being returned to its rightful owner.
Officer from the Rural Crime Taskforce have recovered this stolen motorbike following a report of a theft in Botley. It has been taken for forensic investigation before being returned to its rightful owner.
From @TVPSouthandVale
On Saturday 24th January, join PCSO Maddie Highmoor at 1200-1300hrs at Waitrose in Abingdon where she will be holding a ‘Have Your Say’ event. Please pop along to say hello, and discuss any issues or concerns you may have in the local community.
#AbingdonNHPT
#Community...
On Saturday 24th January, join PCSO Maddie Highmoor at 1200-1300hrs at Waitrose in Abingdon where she will be holding a ‘Have Your Say’ event. Please pop along to say hello, and discuss any issues or concerns you may have in the local community.
#AbingdonNHPT
#Community...
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
On Saturday 24th January, join PCSO Maddie Highmoor at 1200-1300hrs at Waitrose in Abingdon where she will be holding a ‘Have Your Say’ event. Please pop along to say hello, and discuss any issues or concerns you may have in the local community.
#AbingdonNHPT
#Community...
On Saturday 24th January, join PCSO Maddie Highmoor at 1200-1300hrs at Waitrose in Abingdon where she will be holding a ‘Have Your Say’ event. Please pop along to say hello, and discuss any issues or concerns you may have in the local community.
#AbingdonNHPT
#Community...
From @TVPSouthandVale
The Henley Neighbourhood Team visited Woodcote Primary School yesterday morning. Great to meet with the Year 1 pupils and explain the role of the police!
The Henley Neighbourhood Team visited Woodcote Primary School yesterday morning. Great to meet with the Year 1 pupils and explain the role of the police!
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
The Henley Neighbourhood Team visited Woodcote Primary School yesterday morning. Great to meet with the Year 1 pupils and explain the role of the police!
The Henley Neighbourhood Team visited Woodcote Primary School yesterday morning. Great to meet with the Year 1 pupils and explain the role of the police!
From @TVPSouthandVale
The Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Team have been made aware by members of the public, and have seen footage, of some drivers using the new roundabout at The Sands in Benson to show off some of their drifting skills. Though debatably very impressive, it is also very...
The Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Team have been made aware by members of the public, and have seen footage, of some drivers using the new roundabout at The Sands in Benson to show off some of their drifting skills. Though debatably very impressive, it is also very...
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
The Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Team have been made aware by members of the public, and have seen footage, of some drivers using the new roundabout at The Sands in Benson to show off some of their drifting skills. Though debatably very impressive, it is also very...
The Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Team have been made aware by members of the public, and have seen footage, of some drivers using the new roundabout at The Sands in Benson to show off some of their drifting skills. Though debatably very impressive, it is also very...
From @TVPSouthandVale
📣 Have Your Say – Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team
Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Have Your Say event tomorrow. This is a great opportunity to speak with your local PCSO and raise any concerns or questions you may have about the community.
...
📣 Have Your Say – Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team
Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Have Your Say event tomorrow. This is a great opportunity to speak with your local PCSO and raise any concerns or questions you may have about the community.
...
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
📣 Have Your Say – Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team
Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Have Your Say event tomorrow. This is a great opportunity to speak with your local PCSO and raise any concerns or questions you may have about the community.
...
📣 Have Your Say – Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team
Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Have Your Say event tomorrow. This is a great opportunity to speak with your local PCSO and raise any concerns or questions you may have about the community.
...
A quick recap of the week...
✅ Spoke to BBC Three Countries Radio about police operations against organised crime groups
✅ Met with Bernard Rix of Policing Insight to talk about Policing Reform
✅ Spoke to BBC Three Countries Radio about police operations against organised crime groups
✅ Met with Bernard Rix of Policing Insight to talk about Policing Reform
January 23, 2026 at 6:15 PM
A quick recap of the week...
✅ Spoke to BBC Three Countries Radio about police operations against organised crime groups
✅ Met with Bernard Rix of Policing Insight to talk about Policing Reform
✅ Spoke to BBC Three Countries Radio about police operations against organised crime groups
✅ Met with Bernard Rix of Policing Insight to talk about Policing Reform
📧 Our Victims First newsletter is back for 2026 and we have a jam-packed edition to kick off the year!
Make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list before it lands in inboxes next week.
Subscribe now via the link the comments 👇
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Subscribe now via the link the comments 👇
January 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM
📧 Our Victims First newsletter is back for 2026 and we have a jam-packed edition to kick off the year!
Make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list before it lands in inboxes next week.
Subscribe now via the link the comments 👇
Make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list before it lands in inboxes next week.
Subscribe now via the link the comments 👇
🚨 PCC sets out local policing budget focused on protecting communities and property despite Government under-funding
Matthew Barber’s spending plans for Thames Valley Police will keep Council Tax rise to just 29p per week for a Band D household.
In setting his local policing budget, Matthe...
Matthew Barber’s spending plans for Thames Valley Police will keep Council Tax rise to just 29p per week for a Band D household.
In setting his local policing budget, Matthe...
January 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM
🚨 PCC sets out local policing budget focused on protecting communities and property despite Government under-funding
Matthew Barber’s spending plans for Thames Valley Police will keep Council Tax rise to just 29p per week for a Band D household.
In setting his local policing budget, Matthe...
Matthew Barber’s spending plans for Thames Valley Police will keep Council Tax rise to just 29p per week for a Band D household.
In setting his local policing budget, Matthe...
👮♂️ This is a big mistake! 🚨
For Thames Valley this could mean resources stretched from Milton Keynes to the Isle of Wight and from Banbury to Margate!
The biggest Force in the country, the Met, soaks up the lion share of funding and yet has the worst performance on many measures.
For Thames Valley this could mean resources stretched from Milton Keynes to the Isle of Wight and from Banbury to Margate!
The biggest Force in the country, the Met, soaks up the lion share of funding and yet has the worst performance on many measures.
January 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
👮♂️ This is a big mistake! 🚨
For Thames Valley this could mean resources stretched from Milton Keynes to the Isle of Wight and from Banbury to Margate!
The biggest Force in the country, the Met, soaks up the lion share of funding and yet has the worst performance on many measures.
For Thames Valley this could mean resources stretched from Milton Keynes to the Isle of Wight and from Banbury to Margate!
The biggest Force in the country, the Met, soaks up the lion share of funding and yet has the worst performance on many measures.
"53 more neighbourhood police officers planned despite Government under-funding"
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January 23, 2026 at 9:51 AM
"53 more neighbourhood police officers planned despite Government under-funding"
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From @TVPRuralCrime
The Taskforce is out and about doing proactive stop checks across the Thames Valley area tonight 🚔
If anything suspicious is seen in our rural areas please call 101 or 999 in an emergency ☎️
The Taskforce is out and about doing proactive stop checks across the Thames Valley area tonight 🚔
If anything suspicious is seen in our rural areas please call 101 or 999 in an emergency ☎️
January 23, 2026 at 4:55 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
The Taskforce is out and about doing proactive stop checks across the Thames Valley area tonight 🚔
If anything suspicious is seen in our rural areas please call 101 or 999 in an emergency ☎️
The Taskforce is out and about doing proactive stop checks across the Thames Valley area tonight 🚔
If anything suspicious is seen in our rural areas please call 101 or 999 in an emergency ☎️
From @TVPSouthandVale
⚖️ Three men jailed after violent criminal damage incident in Drayton
Three brothers have been sentenced today following a Thames Valley Police investigation supported by Wiltshire Police
Andrew Smith, 30, Michael Smith, 28, and Joseph Smith, 26, all from Trowbridge, we...
⚖️ Three men jailed after violent criminal damage incident in Drayton
Three brothers have been sentenced today following a Thames Valley Police investigation supported by Wiltshire Police
Andrew Smith, 30, Michael Smith, 28, and Joseph Smith, 26, all from Trowbridge, we...
January 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
⚖️ Three men jailed after violent criminal damage incident in Drayton
Three brothers have been sentenced today following a Thames Valley Police investigation supported by Wiltshire Police
Andrew Smith, 30, Michael Smith, 28, and Joseph Smith, 26, all from Trowbridge, we...
⚖️ Three men jailed after violent criminal damage incident in Drayton
Three brothers have been sentenced today following a Thames Valley Police investigation supported by Wiltshire Police
Andrew Smith, 30, Michael Smith, 28, and Joseph Smith, 26, all from Trowbridge, we...
From @ThamesVP
🚨 Stolen Tools ⚒️
Can you help reunite these stolen tools with their owners?
Metropolitan Police Service have recovered around £80,000 in various stolen tools belonging to people all over the south east - including multiple people who live in the Thames Valley area.
Pl...
🚨 Stolen Tools ⚒️
Can you help reunite these stolen tools with their owners?
Metropolitan Police Service have recovered around £80,000 in various stolen tools belonging to people all over the south east - including multiple people who live in the Thames Valley area.
Pl...
January 22, 2026 at 10:55 PM
From @ThamesVP
🚨 Stolen Tools ⚒️
Can you help reunite these stolen tools with their owners?
Metropolitan Police Service have recovered around £80,000 in various stolen tools belonging to people all over the south east - including multiple people who live in the Thames Valley area.
Pl...
🚨 Stolen Tools ⚒️
Can you help reunite these stolen tools with their owners?
Metropolitan Police Service have recovered around £80,000 in various stolen tools belonging to people all over the south east - including multiple people who live in the Thames Valley area.
Pl...
From @ThamesVP
Looking for a new career? Want a rewarding role where your everyday work can make a difference? Discover some of the jobs available within our force this week. Start a job that matters and join us in protecting our communities.
📌 Medical Pensions Manager
£54,451 (Kidlin...
Looking for a new career? Want a rewarding role where your everyday work can make a difference? Discover some of the jobs available within our force this week. Start a job that matters and join us in protecting our communities.
📌 Medical Pensions Manager
£54,451 (Kidlin...
January 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM
From @ThamesVP
Looking for a new career? Want a rewarding role where your everyday work can make a difference? Discover some of the jobs available within our force this week. Start a job that matters and join us in protecting our communities.
📌 Medical Pensions Manager
£54,451 (Kidlin...
Looking for a new career? Want a rewarding role where your everyday work can make a difference? Discover some of the jobs available within our force this week. Start a job that matters and join us in protecting our communities.
📌 Medical Pensions Manager
£54,451 (Kidlin...
From @TVPSouthandVale
🚨 Do you recognise these people?
We would like to speak to them as we believe they may have vital information about a BURGLARY at THE DOG HOUSE, FRILFORD HEATH.
The incident occurred during the early hours of SATURDAY 13th/12/2025. While no one was injured, this crime h...
🚨 Do you recognise these people?
We would like to speak to them as we believe they may have vital information about a BURGLARY at THE DOG HOUSE, FRILFORD HEATH.
The incident occurred during the early hours of SATURDAY 13th/12/2025. While no one was injured, this crime h...
January 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM
From @TVPSouthandVale
🚨 Do you recognise these people?
We would like to speak to them as we believe they may have vital information about a BURGLARY at THE DOG HOUSE, FRILFORD HEATH.
The incident occurred during the early hours of SATURDAY 13th/12/2025. While no one was injured, this crime h...
🚨 Do you recognise these people?
We would like to speak to them as we believe they may have vital information about a BURGLARY at THE DOG HOUSE, FRILFORD HEATH.
The incident occurred during the early hours of SATURDAY 13th/12/2025. While no one was injured, this crime h...
From @TVPRuralCrime
⚠️ Advice for dog walkers around livestock 🐑
Livestock worrying isn't just a risk to animal welfare; it causes significant distress and financial loss to farmers 🧑🌾
Loose dogs can negatively impact livestock:
Physical exertion and heightened distress from attempting t...
⚠️ Advice for dog walkers around livestock 🐑
Livestock worrying isn't just a risk to animal welfare; it causes significant distress and financial loss to farmers 🧑🌾
Loose dogs can negatively impact livestock:
Physical exertion and heightened distress from attempting t...
January 22, 2026 at 4:51 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
⚠️ Advice for dog walkers around livestock 🐑
Livestock worrying isn't just a risk to animal welfare; it causes significant distress and financial loss to farmers 🧑🌾
Loose dogs can negatively impact livestock:
Physical exertion and heightened distress from attempting t...
⚠️ Advice for dog walkers around livestock 🐑
Livestock worrying isn't just a risk to animal welfare; it causes significant distress and financial loss to farmers 🧑🌾
Loose dogs can negatively impact livestock:
Physical exertion and heightened distress from attempting t...
"UPDATE: Save our pubs action plan"
matthewbarber.co.uk/news/pubs-ac... (link in bio)
matthewbarber.co.uk/news/pubs-ac... (link in bio)
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 AM
"UPDATE: Save our pubs action plan"
matthewbarber.co.uk/news/pubs-ac... (link in bio)
matthewbarber.co.uk/news/pubs-ac... (link in bio)
From @TVPSouthandVale
📣 Wantage & Grove NHPT 📣
The neighbourhood team doesn’t just focus on community issues, engagement events, and mentoring schemes — sometimes we’re called to deal with the unexpected too.
Tonight, officers were up at the top of Chain Hill, Wantage, where a pothole — more...
📣 Wantage & Grove NHPT 📣
The neighbourhood team doesn’t just focus on community issues, engagement events, and mentoring schemes — sometimes we’re called to deal with the unexpected too.
Tonight, officers were up at the top of Chain Hill, Wantage, where a pothole — more...
January 22, 2026 at 4:49 AM
From @TVPSouthandVale
📣 Wantage & Grove NHPT 📣
The neighbourhood team doesn’t just focus on community issues, engagement events, and mentoring schemes — sometimes we’re called to deal with the unexpected too.
Tonight, officers were up at the top of Chain Hill, Wantage, where a pothole — more...
📣 Wantage & Grove NHPT 📣
The neighbourhood team doesn’t just focus on community issues, engagement events, and mentoring schemes — sometimes we’re called to deal with the unexpected too.
Tonight, officers were up at the top of Chain Hill, Wantage, where a pothole — more...
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC’s Dollery and Kamalee stopped this vehicle in Tilehurst this evening following information that it was involved in the theft of construction equipment in the Eastbourne area yesterday 🚔
The driver was arrested on suspicion of theft and a short time later her partner w...
PC’s Dollery and Kamalee stopped this vehicle in Tilehurst this evening following information that it was involved in the theft of construction equipment in the Eastbourne area yesterday 🚔
The driver was arrested on suspicion of theft and a short time later her partner w...
January 22, 2026 at 4:47 AM
From @TVPRuralCrime
PC’s Dollery and Kamalee stopped this vehicle in Tilehurst this evening following information that it was involved in the theft of construction equipment in the Eastbourne area yesterday 🚔
The driver was arrested on suspicion of theft and a short time later her partner w...
PC’s Dollery and Kamalee stopped this vehicle in Tilehurst this evening following information that it was involved in the theft of construction equipment in the Eastbourne area yesterday 🚔
The driver was arrested on suspicion of theft and a short time later her partner w...
Children are now spending record amounts of time online. 📱
Conservatives have secured a significant amendment to the Schools Bill this evening in the House of Lords.
Conservatives have secured a significant amendment to the Schools Bill this evening in the House of Lords.
January 21, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Children are now spending record amounts of time online. 📱
Conservatives have secured a significant amendment to the Schools Bill this evening in the House of Lords.
Conservatives have secured a significant amendment to the Schools Bill this evening in the House of Lords.
From @TVPRuralCrime
Following a report of a dog attacking and injuring another dog in Yarnton on Monday.
PC Uren arrested a female from Yarnton and seized the dog in question.
The female has been interviewed and released on bail.
The dog will be assessed by Specially Trained Officers.
Following a report of a dog attacking and injuring another dog in Yarnton on Monday.
PC Uren arrested a female from Yarnton and seized the dog in question.
The female has been interviewed and released on bail.
The dog will be assessed by Specially Trained Officers.
January 21, 2026 at 10:46 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Following a report of a dog attacking and injuring another dog in Yarnton on Monday.
PC Uren arrested a female from Yarnton and seized the dog in question.
The female has been interviewed and released on bail.
The dog will be assessed by Specially Trained Officers.
Following a report of a dog attacking and injuring another dog in Yarnton on Monday.
PC Uren arrested a female from Yarnton and seized the dog in question.
The female has been interviewed and released on bail.
The dog will be assessed by Specially Trained Officers.
From @TVPRuralCrime
Whilst patrolling Milton Keynes today, officers located this vauxhall that had been reported stolen. This has since been recovered and will be returned to the rightful owner.
Meanwhile, Officers attended another location in the Milton Keynes area after receiving informat...
Whilst patrolling Milton Keynes today, officers located this vauxhall that had been reported stolen. This has since been recovered and will be returned to the rightful owner.
Meanwhile, Officers attended another location in the Milton Keynes area after receiving informat...
January 21, 2026 at 10:46 PM
From @TVPRuralCrime
Whilst patrolling Milton Keynes today, officers located this vauxhall that had been reported stolen. This has since been recovered and will be returned to the rightful owner.
Meanwhile, Officers attended another location in the Milton Keynes area after receiving informat...
Whilst patrolling Milton Keynes today, officers located this vauxhall that had been reported stolen. This has since been recovered and will be returned to the rightful owner.
Meanwhile, Officers attended another location in the Milton Keynes area after receiving informat...
🗣️ Yesterday evening, PCC Matthew Barber attended a community meeting in Burnham alongside a local TVP Slough Neighbourhood Chief Inspector to discuss a variety of local policing issues.
Engagement is a key part of the PCC’s role. Matthew is often talking to the public about his priorities ...
Engagement is a key part of the PCC’s role. Matthew is often talking to the public about his priorities ...
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
🗣️ Yesterday evening, PCC Matthew Barber attended a community meeting in Burnham alongside a local TVP Slough Neighbourhood Chief Inspector to discuss a variety of local policing issues.
Engagement is a key part of the PCC’s role. Matthew is often talking to the public about his priorities ...
Engagement is a key part of the PCC’s role. Matthew is often talking to the public about his priorities ...