POLICE DETAILS
Hampshire Constabulary - Bitterne North Neighbourhood

Hampshire Constabulary Information

Hampshire Constabulary is one of the biggest forces in the country, whose purpose is to deliver SAFER communities. We police over 1,500 square miles; are home to a significant transport network including the M27 and M3, key rail hubs and two international airports; and critical national infrastructure.

Bitterne North Neighbourhood

The Bitterne North neighbourhood comprises the areas of Harefield, Bitterne Park and Townhill. It covers mainly residential areas and includes several long established housing estates. The area is served by 2 secondary schools, Bitterne Park School and Sixth Form, which is the largest in Southampton and Woodlands Community College. There are also 2 independent schools which offer secondary level provision, The Gregg School and St Marys College.
Local policing is provided by a dedicated team of 1 sergeant, 9 constables and 3 PCSO’s. We are also supported by a small team of special constables.
Our team is focussed on protecting the most vulnerable in society, and working to reduce crime and anti social behaviour
This site will give you a brief overview of our current priorities, and when the next public meetings are, as well as what we are doing to tackle offending in your area. If you wish to contact us, please feel free to call on 101.

Police Force Map - Hampshire Constabulary

Neighbourhood Map - Bitterne North

Contact Details

Force Web Page

Most of our information can be accessed through the internet at our Home page.

https://www.hampshire.police.uk
Hampshire on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hampshire-Constabulary/22018596340
Hampshire on Twitter https://twitter.com/hantspolice
Hampshire on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialHantsPolice

Senior Officer Details

Hampshire Constabulary has not provided any information at this time.

Neighbourhood Officer Details

28841 Peskett (Police Constable)
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18353 Abdou (PCSO)

Hello, my name is Mo Abdou I am a PCSO in Hampshire Constabulary since June 2021, I enjoy being out and about talking to members of the public and gathering information about local issues within the community. Also, supporting PC colleagues in targeting criminals and deterring crimes.

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21260 Richards (Sergeant)

I am Yozanne Richards and I am the Sergeant for the Bitterne North Area.

I have been employed by Hampshire Constabulary since 2007 and to date I have worked my entire career in Southampton.

I have worked in a variety of roles within the Force, however I am passionate about Neighbourhood Policing and strive to build positive working relationships with the community to prevent and reduce crime and disorder, protect our most vulnerable and to make life better and safer for everyone.

I provide clear direction to my team and our aim is to increase public trust and confidence by being a visible presence, to relentlessly pursue criminals and to put the victim at the heart of everything we do.

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18823 Thomas (PCSO)

My name is PCSO Lauren Thomas, I have been part of Hampshire Constabulary for about a year. My favourite part of this job is how different it is every day and how I get to do things that make a difference. I love to be out and about with my colleagues and really enjoy talking to members of our local community. Please feel free to say hello if you see me!

3409 Brian Goodall (Inspector)
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16312 Thompson (Police Community Support Officer)

I am PCSO Thompson and I have been working for Hampshire Constabulary since 2016 and currently cover the Bitterne north area. I enjoy being out and about on patrol and speaking to local residents and shops within the community. This helps me gain a better understanding of what’s happening and how I can help the community feel safer.

Locations

Portswood Police Station

Address:

Portswood Police Station 11 St Denys Road Portswood Southampton, SO17 2GN

Opening Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue: 0900 - 1400 & 1500 - 1800
Wed: 0900 - 1400 & 1500 - 1800
Thu: 0900 - 1400 & 1500 - 1800
Fri: 0900 - 1400 & 1500 - 1800
Sat: 0900 - 1400 & 1500 - 1700
Sun: Closed

Priorities

14 Jan 2024

Reduce commission of violence related offences.

Response (14 Jan 2024)

We will focus on Serious youth violence, knife enabled offending and the criminal use of firearms

14 Jan 2024

Reduce commission of acquisitive crime related offences.

Response (14 Jan 2024)

We will focus on Shoplifting and Burglary and take opportunities around repeat offenders and locations.

14 Jan 2024

Reduce commission of domestic abuse related offences.

Response (14 Jan 2024)

By being focussed, using our powers of arrest and being timely in our response to ensure the perpetrator best opportunity to protect victims.

14 Jan 2024

Reduce commission of anti-social behaviour.

Response (14 Jan 2024)

By focussing on visible patrol and engagement, working with communities and partners to tackle and set the tone for Southampton.

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