Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police is the largest non-metropolitan force in England and Wales by officer numbers, serving approximately 2.4 million people. The force covers significant research and technology centres in Oxford, the financial services sector in Reading, and high-security sites including Aldermaston and Harwell. Thames Valley has strong international links given the presence of Heathrow Airport on its border and numerous diplomatic and corporate headquarters in its area.

Area Covered

Thames Valley Police covers the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire, including the cities of Oxford and Reading, and major towns such as Milton Keynes, Slough, and Windsor. The force area is among the most geographically expansive in south-east England.