Crime in Forest North West, New Forest
Comprehensive safety analysis for Forest North West, localized within New Forest.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Highwood Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Kent Lane Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Brookside Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Gorley Lynch Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Blissford Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Drugs: 1 | 1 |
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Business Crime
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
High Visibility Patrols, alongside partnership working between Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire Council, Salisbury BID, and other partner agencies. These days of action will help tackle business crime and anti-social behaviour, which are having a significant impact on individual businesses as well as for the wider community. The Salisbury Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) is a collaborative initiative between the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Salisbury BID, Wiltshire Police, and local authorities.
Actioned: 19 May 2026
PSPO Street Drinkers /ASB in the city centre
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
The continued implementation of the PSPO in the City Centre regarding ASB associated with drinking alcohol. Increased high visibility patrols are being conducted during key times of the day to deter and reduce such incidents. Partnership work is ongoing with Wiltshire Council to embed longer term preventative measures regarding prolific offenders.
Actioned: 19 May 2026
Rural burglaries
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
Proactive patrols are taking place in rural locations across Whiteparish and Wilton following several reports of non-dwelling burglaries in some of these areas. Predominately outbuilding have been targeted, tools and bikes have been reported stolen. Local officers are liaising with colleagues in Hampshire and sharing intelligence and information regarding these offences.
Actioned: 19 May 2026
ASB related to off road motor bikes – Old Sarum and Longhedge
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
We have recently seen an increase in reported incidents of ASB in the Longhedge and Old Sarum area. These incidents have been related to use of off-road motor bikes being driven in a dangerous manner around residential areas.
Actioned: 19 May 2026
Community Speed Watch
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
The teams continue to support, where capacity allows, the positive work the Community Speed Watch teams do across the area.
Actioned: 19 May 2026
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