Henley Royal Regatta arrests figure released
Police say arrests represented a small minority of visitors
Last updated 11th Jul 2024
Thames Valley Police say they are proud to have supported Henley Royal Regatta 2024 last week, as more than 300,000 people attended the event.
Working alongside Henley Royal Regatta, Wokingham Borough Council, The Environment Agency and local licensed premises enabled what they described as a highly successful policing and security operation.
Safety
Chief Inspector Matthew Sulley, tactical commander for the policing operation, said:
“We deployed officers from a variety of departments, employing both high visibility and on occasion covert tactics.
“Working with Security Teams from Henley Royal Regatta, the licensed premises on the riverbank and in Henley ensured the safety of all those who visited the Regatta during the day and the town in the evening.
“Over the course of the event 10 arrests were made for offences including drink driving, assault and criminal damage. Considering the very large number of attendees, these arrests represent a small minority of those who visited Henley, and I am pleased we have successfully kept crime very low.
“Thank you to everyone who has made it an enjoyable week for us.”