From Southampton Police on Facebook (13/01/24): Portswood’s Neighbourhood Policing Team recently conducted an operation on Portswood High Street targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviour

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 13, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Info below courtesy of Southampton Police: “A mixture of uniformed and plain-clothed officers worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our local businesses and residents. The operation resulted in the acquirement of valuable intelligence and the arrest of a local prolific shoplifter. We are committed to continuing our efforts in combating the activities that harm our...
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Southampton Police on Facebook (12/01/24): Increase in reports of theft from vehicles recently

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 12, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Info below – courtesy of Southampton Police on Facebook this afternoon, Friday 12 January 2024 “Hello everyone, We just wanted to remind you of some crime prevention advice following an increase in reports of thefts from vehicles recently, particularly in the north of the city. In the past three days, we have received reports that vehicles had been broken into on Westridge Road,...
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Car window smashed – Oakmount Triangle

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 11, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This took place while the car was outside their house  – possibly between 8am and 9am on 11 January 2024.
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Van broken into – Highfield Close

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 11, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Took place during night of 10/11 January 2024. Nothing stolen. Incident reported to police. The representative is wondering if it is related to the incidents of night-time prowlers earlier in the week caught on CCTV camera, documented on this site? She has a criminal reference no and suggested if there were other similar incidents reported within the Group, this can be used.
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Suspicious incidents on night of 7/8 January 2024 – Brookvale Road and Highfield Lane

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 8, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments A resident’s CCTV camera captured two people at 2am walking around the drive/front garden and then crouching for cover when the security lights went on. No other associated incidents in Brookvale Road were reported. A similar incident was reported on Highfield Lane. The culprits were caught on CCTV. The owners encouraged to report the incident to the police.
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