Bystander Training – Message from the SCC Community Engagement Officer for Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling Wards

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 7, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments ‘Hi all,   Southampton City Council have arranged Bystander training, this training teaches people how to safely recognise and respond when they witness inappropriate, harmful, or discriminatory behaviour. We want to empower individuals to intervene confidently and support others, helping to prevent harm and promote a more respectful community. Sessions will be taking place across...
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Around 4pm, Monday 6 July 2026: someone brazenly helped themselves to old cable from a neighbour’s skip – in their garden

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 7, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments To be aware – man bearded, probably around 50 with hi vis vest and peaked cap.
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Around 11.30am, Monday 6 July 2026: Various ASB in Portswood Broadway reports to Community Safety

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 6, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Encampment / street furniture still in situ outside former Portswood Shopping Centre, in sheltered area owned by former PSC. Large group of street drinkers outside former Cancer Research shop, next to Victory Gospel Church. Street drinkers outside former Flagship Coffee area. Very large cardboard box / street furniture outside former Flagship Coffee area. Street furniture, seating etc. outside...
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10.30am, Friday 3 July 2026: Three street drinkers outside former Flagship Coffee area, Portswood Broadway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 6, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safety. Tried to report to Portswood Police Station but closed for 30 minutes.    
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10.30am, Saturday 27 June 2026 – Portswood Broadway; various reports to Community Safety

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 28, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported at around 10.30am on Saturday 27 June in Portswood Broadway: A trolley load of stuff left outside October Books A blue box used as a seat left outside Juice C (near to October Books) A wooden pallet left outside Piri Piri An ever increasing encampment in the sheltered area outside the former Farm Foods shop (former Portswood Shopping Centre).
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Donnington Grove area car break-in and similar offences

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 27, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to the Police. An impact statement was given. Someone has been arrested. The case will be going to Court.
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House break-in in Oakmount Triangle, evening of 25 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 27, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Only a few coins were taken. It is thought they were interrupted by the owners who did not see them. Reported to the Police who visited. No CCTV but a number of nearby neighbours have been asked for theirs.
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There is a Portswood Police and Communities Together Meeting (PACT) from 6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday 2 July at Highfield Church Centre, if you have any issues or concerns you wish to raise

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This is what Hampshire and IOW Constabulary say about these PACT Meetings: “The PACT meetings are a cornerstone of our community engagement efforts, held quarterly and hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team. These meetings serve as a vital platform for residents to engage directly with the police and representatives from Southampton City Council. It is an excellent opportunity to...
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