From Hampshire Alert/Hampshire Constabulary 14/12/25: Which? advice for lost/missing parcels for Christmas and any time of year

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2025 in Crime Incidents, Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments “Good afternoon, All the “elves” are working very hard, especially at this time of year, to get your parcels to your door. We know that some of you are reporting lost/missing parcels – “Which?” have produced this very detailed advice suitable for any time of year: My delivery or online order hasn’t arrived, what can I do? – Which? or if you prefer plain text:...
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Christmas crime prevention message (from Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary): 11/12/25

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 11, 2025 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments “We’d like to take this opportunity to remind our communities of the following crime prevention advice. Shopping. • Before you go out, double-check that your home is secure and that all windows and doors are properly locked and secure with keys out of sight. • Wherever possible park in a secure car park or in a well-lit spot and make sure that your vehicle is locked. • Avoid leaving your...
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Southampton Police on Facebook – October 2025: Crime Prevention Advice to prevent burglaries during these darker evenings and longer nights

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 23, 2025 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments “As you know the evenings are starting to draw in and the nights are getting longer. Our officers have been on patrol following a number of recent residential burglaries. As such, we want to offer local residents some crime prevention advice. Consider each layer of your home separately, like peeling an onion, think about the PERIMETER (fences, walls, garden planting, garage, outbuildings),...
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E-scooters – what is legal and what is not, from Southampton Police on Facebook (17 April 2025)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 21, 2025 in Crime Incidents, Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments As the sun comes out and e-scooters hit the streets, it’s more important than ever to know the rules before you ride. Whether you’re thinking of buying your own or hopping on a rental like Southampton’s coral-coloured Voi scooters, here’s what you need to know: Private E-Scooters You cannot use privately owned e-scooters on public roads, pavements, or cycle lanes. They’re only legal on...
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Crime Prevention – Thefts from vehicles

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments From Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and IOW Constabulary: 15/12/24   Theft from Vehicles​​​​​​​ The following section contains crime prevention and reduction advice for motorists and car park owners, as well as tactics that will assist police and partners to reduce this type of vehicle crime. Most offences of theft from vehicle are opportunist. If valuable possessions (e.g. handbags, laptops,...
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Crime prevention – Preventing thefts from vehicles

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 5, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments Taken from Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and the IOW Constabulary: 5/12/24 Thefts from vehicles are often crimes of opportunity. A thief only needs a few seconds to decide whether your car is worth targeting. By taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the risk of falling victim to this type of crime. The Opportunist Thief: Why Leaving Items on Display is RiskyLeaving valuables like...
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Crime prevention – How to avoid Pickpockets

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 3, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments Courtesy of Hampshire Alert/Hampshire and IOW Constabulary – 3/12/24: Pickpockets don’t always operate alone, they may work in teams to distract the target while someone unseen removes the items and blends back into the crowd. Here are a few tips to stop you from becoming a prime target: · Do keep purses and bags closed and secure at all times · Do carry bags in front of you or diagonally...
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Could you tell the Police, the makes, models, serial nos of your tech, tools etc, if they were stolen? Have you photographed your possessions without serial nos?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 19, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments Taken from Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary: 18/11/24:   Register them all with Immobilise here: https://www.immobilise.com/ 
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