Suspect shoplifting – Boots, Portswood (and response from A’ON)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 28, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments A member reported that she was in Boots Portswood recently and saw a man who looked as though he was filling his rucksack with 8-10 items from the shelves. An alarm went off informing people that they were being visually recorded. She understands that an alarm goes off whenever a suspect shoplifter is seen in the shop and that the alarm connects to a national centre where every Boots store is...
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Bike abandoned near seat beside Cranford Way, off Highfield Lane

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 28, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Morning of Sunday 28 September 2025.
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Wild, noisy party, ASB on night of 26/9/25 – corner of Hartley Road and Welbeck Avenue

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 27, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Left pavement and road strewn with bottles, cans, vomit and urine.   Suggested reporting: “Household noise complaint We advise you contact the Environmental Health Department at Southampton City Council in the first instance. The Council has a legal duty and direct enforcement options open to them. Please also inform the University of Southampton using the contact details below. We...
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Letter from the University of Southampton to local residents regarding student arrivals at Highfield Hall of Residence (September 2025)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 27, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments
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Items stolen from car – Richmond Gardens

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 17, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Recent. Reported to the Police.
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‘Beat Surgery’ tomorrow Sunday 14 September from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Sainsbury’s, Portswood

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 13, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Hampshire Alert/Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have just published the following information about a ‘Beat Surgery’ tomorrow, Sunday 14 September: “Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Team will be present at Sainsbury’s in Portswood on 14/09/2025 at 11:30. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to...
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A fire – Highfield House Hotel

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 8, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments In the early hours of Sunday moring 7th September,  a fire was started by one or more individuals at the Highfield House Hotel. A flare was thrown into one of the downstairs windows. Forensics was undertaken. Consequently, more metal fencing has been erected.
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Homeless: more problems – flats Richmond Gardens (Shaftesbury Avenue end)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 3, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Several incidents: entered the building, opened a box the postman left and left it downstairs. Took milk that was delivered. Had to cancel the delivery. Recommendations: report both to the police and community safety. Also, attend PACT on Monday 8 Sept to speak with PC Adam O’Neill.  
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