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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Morning, Thursday 6 August: people, the camp and all bedding/street furniture from Victory Gospel Church to the former Broadway pub completely cleared

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 6, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Dispersal order in place.
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Safety incident: electrical box making a high pitched noise by the no 1 bus stop northbound – in the trees above the underpass

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 6, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments An engineer is being sent out and advised not to approach the green box.
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4pm, Thursday 6 August: 8 people outside the boarded up Portswood Shopping Centre, several drinking from open cans and there was a dispersal order in place!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 6, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Seven men and one woman. Reported to Community Safety. Tried to report to Portswood Police Station but they were closed.
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From Southampton Police on Facebook 05/08/26: “A dispersal order has been put in place on Portswood High Street this afternoon and will remain in place for 48 hours until 3.04pm Friday 7 August….”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 5, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments   “A dispersal order has been put in place on Portswood High Street this afternoon and will remain in place for 48 hours until 3.04pm on Friday 7 August, following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. Officers have been conducting regular patrols on the high street and are now introducing the order to provide additional powers to deal with incidents more effectively. The...
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