Middle of the afternoon of Tuesday 14 July 2026: man urinating against a wall in full view near to the encampment in the former Portswood Shopping Centre

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 16, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments The residents says they no longer feel the place is pleasant to visit and they are less and less likely to want to visit the local shops (except for the two supermarkets), without some strong intervention to decrease the anti-social behaviour on Portswood High Street.
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Good News! Re the break-in in Oakmount Triangle/Leigh Road on 25 June 2026 (recorded here on 27/6/26)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 16, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments When the pane of glass was removed from the kitchen door, the police got a full DNA from some samples taken. The alleged perpetrator is now in custody and linked to several break-ins around Southampton – none of the others in Highfield apparently.
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Am, 16 July 2026: Another report about the encampment in the former Portswood Shopping Centre (under the sheltered area):

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 16, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments
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10am, 16 July 2026: Encampment still in situ – 8 street drinkers, in former Farm Foods sheltered area, belonging to the former Portswood Shopping Centre

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 16, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Now joined by a motorised bike. Reported to Community Safety
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9am, 15 July 2026: Two street drinkers and trolley full of stuff in the seating area outside Trago Lounge

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 15, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safety
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9am, 15 July 2026: Encampment still in situ, in former Farm Foods sheltered area, belonging to the former Portswood Shopping Centre

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 15, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safety
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10.15am, 14 July 2026: Encampment still in situ, in former Farm Foods sheltered area, belonging to the former Portswood Shopping Centre

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 14, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safety.
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Agenda: HRA Committee Meeting – 7pm, Tuesday 14 July 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 14, 2026 in Meeting Agenda, News | 0 comments Click on the link below to view the Agenda: Agenda HRA Committee Meeting 14 July 2026   One other supporting paper: Updates from the University  Following a meeting with Portswood Ward councillors and a local resident the University is investigating ways to make the Avenue campus amenities more accessible to local residents, specifically around the access to the cafe during school holidays....
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