Possible attempted break-in: Crofton Close

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 13, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments A man was found lying behind the side gate of a house in Crofton Close on the afternoon of Tuesday 12 May. He might have fallen while climbing over. He had a head injury and was unresponsive. An ambulance was called and he was taken to hospital. The ambulance crew reported the injury to the police. Two police officers arrived and they spoke to the victim and near neighbours and checked if there...
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2.15am, Tuesday 12 May 2026: Six street drinkers in seating area outside former Flagship Coffee, Portswood Broadway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 13, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Cans of alcohol seen. Reported to police at Portswood Police Station and also to Community Safety.
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2pm and then at 3pm, Saturday 9 May 2026: 6 street drinkers (increasing to 10-12) outside former charity shop next to Victory Gospel Church

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 12, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Majority drinking from cans, stumbling around. One stumbling into road – lots of traffic queued at lights in that area very near to them. At 3pm this group had increased to 10-12, mainly men, probably 2 women. Lots of shouting. Drugs or alcohol possibly involved. Reported to the Police online and also Community Safety.
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10.30am, Saturday 9 May 2026: 3 men drunk or drugged in seating area outside former Flagship Coffee

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 12, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Three men on bench outside former Flagship Coffee, 2 slumped one on bench and one on floor. Can of alcohol. Possibly drugged or drunk. Reported to the police online and to Community Safety.
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Around 11am, Monday 11 May 2026: rough sleeper in seating/decking area and street drinkers and street duvet/bedding outside former Flagship Coffee

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 11, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safety
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Friday 8 May: Electric scooter on pavement (‘Pure’ illegal electric scooter – not Voi) nearly knocked two elderly people down

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 11, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Came up silently from behind and whizzed past. Suggest could take photo if time and send to police. Also, even if not, worth reporting to get this registered on the police database as we are told more reports might attract more funding.
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Friday 8 May at 13.55pm and15.51pm: street drinkers (men) outside former Flagship Coffee

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 11, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments With cans of alcoholic drink in violation of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). Will report to Community Safety and the Police if time.
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Man seen punching a couple of windows out of The Mitre and stormed off

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 11, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments A young, quite tall well built man was seen walking past The Mitre and he punched a couple of windows out. Loads of young female students by the window. Recent (reported to the Group on 11/5/26)
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