Officers from Portswood’s Neighbourhood Policing Team investigating a series of graffiti incidents in and around Portswood, have made an arrest

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 16, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Post from Southampton Police on Facebook, dated Thursday 16 May 2024:   “Officers from Portswood’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, investigating a series of graffiti incidents in and around the Portswood area, have made an arrest. The investigation is ongoing, and officers continue to make enquiries. If you have any information which may be relevant, please contact us online on...
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Bike theft – outside Portswood Post Office

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 14, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments It was reported that a man leaving Portswood Post Office suddenly found that his bike had been stolen from just outside. He rushed off in the direction that someone from Fresh, the barbers, pointed to but the bike and the thief were not visible. This incident took place on the morning of 13 May 2024. It was suggested that this would be nicely caught on the City Council CCTV if it was pointing in...
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Young white man knocking on front doors and running off – Church Lane

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 11, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Took place on night of 10/11 May 2024, after midnight. CCTV footage clearly shows him.
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‘Flasher’ – near Cantell School

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 11, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments One of our representatives reported that a neighbour’s daughter and friend reported being approached and flashed at near Cantell School. The friend was followed home by the man in a car – a white KIA. Descripton of man: a white male 50-60 years, shoulder length wavy white hair, aproximately 5’8″ tall, medium build. Reported to the Police. Incident shared in WhatsApp Group...
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Police release new CCTV in hunt for ‘serial flasher’. Daily Echo: 10 May 2024

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 10, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This appears to be mainly in Riverside Park, athough there have been incidents of a man appearing at Swaythling Train Station and other areas. Additionally:   Maya George, Digital Reporter in The Daily Echo 10/5/24 says: “The force is yet to identify whether these incidents are linked to previous cases of indecent exposure in Southampton Common last month”. See my post of 22...
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Police and Community Together (PACT) Meeting: 6.30pm, Tuesday 21 March 2024 at Portswood Church, Portswood Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 30, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments If you have any issues or concerns you wish to raise with the local Police, Councillors or Council Officers. Additional details below, courtesy of SCC.     or in the link below: PACT Meeting Portswood
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Southampton Police on Facebook (26/04/24): Officers investigating sexual assault and public order offences – appeal for information

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 26, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments     Below taken from Southampton Police on Facebook, on 26/04/24:   “Good afternoon everyone, Officers investigating sexual assault and public order offences in Southampton are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, as a man arrested in connection with the incidents currently remains in custody. We arrested the man, a 21-year-old from Southampton, this...
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A young man asked a boy about collecting a bike or repairing a bike basket – Khartoum Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 22, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments The boy was returning from school and was outside his house at 3.30pm on Monday 22/4/24. The young man had a map on his phone saying it was from their address. He was told it wasn’t from this house. The young man was pleasant and left. The parents reported the interaction to the Police on 101.
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