Crime in Portswood, Southampton
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 9Robbery: 4Bicycle theft: 4 | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 12Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2 | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 8Robbery: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Police Station Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Richmond Gardens Map | Public order: 4Drugs: 2 | 6 |
| On or near St Augustine Gardens Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Shakespeare Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Lawn Road Map | Other theft: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Belmont Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Cranford Way Map | Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
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Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett
Hampshire Constabulary
Local Priorities
Retail
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We will continue to focus on Business Crime and ASB affecting retailers and visitors to our City Centre and other urban areas.
Drugs
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We will continue to focus on Drugs Related Harm and ASB City Wide but with a focus on the harm and exploitation in St.Marys. This has in recent months escalated into serious violence.
Violence
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We will focus on youth related Violence, tension and ASB city wide. In the West of Southampton our focus will be on reducing serious violence and ongoing tension.
Engagement Events
Portswood Police & Communities Together Meeting
meetingA Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is a quarterly community engagement event hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team in collaboration with Southampton City Council. It provides a platform for residents to voice concerns, ask questions, and offer suggestions related to safety, security, and community welfare in their area. The meetings aim to foster a collaborative relationship between the police and the community, shaping local policing priorities based on residents' needs. Updates on previous community concerns and ongoing initiatives are also shared, promoting transparency. The meetings are open to all, with no registration required.
6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Bethany Lounge at Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane
Bassett Police & Communities Together Meeting
meetingA Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is a quarterly community engagement event hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team in collaboration with Southampton City Council. It provides a platform for residents to voice concerns, ask questions, and offer suggestions related to safety, security, and community welfare in their area. The meetings aim to foster a collaborative relationship between the police and the community, shaping local policing priorities based on residents' needs. Updates on previous community concerns and ongoing initiatives are also shared, promoting transparency. The meetings are open to all, with no registration required.
6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
St Michael and All Angels Church, Bassett Avenue
Swaythling & Mansbridge Police & Communities Together Meeting
meetingA Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is a quarterly community engagement event hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team in collaboration with Southampton City Council. It provides a platform for residents to voice concerns, ask questions, and offer suggestions related to safety, security, and community welfare in their area. The meetings aim to foster a collaborative relationship between the police and the community, shaping local policing priorities based on residents' needs. Updates on previous community concerns and ongoing initiatives are also shared, promoting transparency. The meetings are open to all, with no registration required.
6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Roundabout Café, Westfield Corner Wide Lane
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