Drug taking / possible drug trafficking on the wall outside Waitrose – am, Monday 17 August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 21, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Three men involved. One of them looked completely drugged up and barely moving, one of the others (the only one standing up) looked as though he might be selling drugs to the other two but this is not certain.
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Main points in the response received from the local Portswood police about the location of the Beat Surgery in Portswood Broadway at 11am on Monday 17 August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 20, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments “I appreciate the comments regarding the visibility and accessibility of the location. Whilst community engagement is one of the primary aims of these surgeries, the choice of location was also somewhat strategic. The area around the church and adjacent walkway has historically experienced issues with loitering and anti social behaviour, and part of our intention was to provide a visible...
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Council action on “No BBQs and No Fires” on The Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 17, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This information was received from Sheriff Barbour: “… the Council has now taken clear actions and plans to bring in a PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order) for the Common around fly-tipping, littering, ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) and other issues.  They will be employing environmental officers to tackle these issues.” In view of the temporary ban on disposable BBQs due to...
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Beat Surgery, Portswood Broadway, Monday 17 August 2026 at 11am

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 16, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments According to Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and IOW Constabulary, there is a Beat Surgery in Portswood Broadway tomorrow, Monday 17 August at 11am. It does not mention an exact location within the Broadway. Their message is: “Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you. Everyone is welcome and it...
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Potential for burning of hazardous waste – house in Highfield

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 15, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments HRA was forwarded a copy of an email to Hampshire Fire and Rescue by a local person.  HRA recommended his concerns be sent to the Police, the Council’s Community Safety team and the 3 Portswood Ward Councillors to reach all the relevant parties.
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Morning, 11 August 2026: rough sleeper outside Trago Lounge (currently closed for refurbishments)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safety.
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A reminder that there’s a PACT (Police and Community Together) meeting tomorrow evening, 6.30pm to 8pm at St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road – if you have any concerns or issues you wish to raise with the local police and the Council’s Community Safety service

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News, Police Liaison Meetings | 0 comments    
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Morning, Saturday 8 August 2026: 4-5 Street drinkers outside former Flagship Coffee in seating/decking area

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 8, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safety.
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