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Welcome to the homepage of Neighbourhood Watch
in the Eastleigh & Romsey Police Division.
We are grateful to Eastleigh Borough Council for providing this website with the support of Hampshire Police.
News further down this page
- 1st July 2009 Neighbourhood Report Eastleigh District July 1st-Crime Summary
- 30 June 2009 Police appeal after teenage girl is assaulted in Hedge End
- 24 June 2009 Eastleigh District Crime Summary
- 17 June 2009 Eastleigh District Crime Summary
- 24 June 2009 Police release e-fit of man after suspicious incident in West End, Southampton
- 22 June 2009 Appeal for information after youth is assaulted in Botley
- 18 June 2009 Stolen stallion returned
- 17 June 2009 Police seek stallion stolen from Hedge End
- Neighbourhood Report Eastleigh District June 11, 2009 pdf
In these pages you can find out what
Neighbourhood Watch sets out to do, whether there is an
existing Watch
scheme where you live, and
how to start
one if none exists at
present.
Communication is of vital importance. We publish a bi-monthly newsletter called watch out!, which is distributed free of charge to all member households in the Division, and the Police produce a weekly Crime Bulletin which is circulated by e-mail to our Coordinators. There are copies of recent Newsletters and Bulletins which you can read or download from this site. You can also contact us by e-mail.
There are three Police Stations in the
Division: Eastleigh, Romsey and Hedge End. We
give you their addresses, opening hours, and the names of the
Section Officers, Sergeants and Beat Officers responsible for
community policing across the Divisional area.
Finally we provide links to a variety of organisations,
both statutory and voluntary, which contribute to making this a
safe community in which to live.
Neighbourhood Report Eastleigh District
July 1st-Crime Summary
Burglary Dwelling
Eastleigh Sector
28/06/09 Leigh Road, Eastleigh flat entered by forcing access
door, entry gained and damage
caused.
01/07/09 Twyford Road, Eastleigh occupant awoken by sound of
someone on rear porch trying to
open bedroom window no entry gained.
Hedge End
28/06/09 Chalk Hill, West End attempt to force rear patio door
no entry gained.
Shed/Garage/Caravan/Vehicle Break in etc.
Eastleigh Sector
25/06/09 & 28/05/09 Swan Centre, Eastleigh handbag removed
from trolley and purse taken from
handbag while shopping in town.
25/06/09 Rolling Mill Mews, Eastleigh communal shed broken
into and cycle stolen.
25/06/09 Leigh Road, Eastleigh unlocked cycle left outside
shop stolen.
25/06/09 Underwood Road, Eastleigh two unlocked cycles stolen
from rear garden.
26/0609 & 29/06/09 Templars Way, Chandler's Ford one cycle
stolen and one attempt to steal
locked cycle from work's bike shed.
27/06/09 Shaftesbury Avenue, Chandler's Ford rear garden shed
entered - copper cable and mini
moto stolen.
27/06/09 Burns Road, Eastleigh child's cycle removed from
driveway.
27/06/09 Riverside, Bishopstoke i-pod and mobile left nearby
while in park with friends stolen.
28/06/09 Beaulieu Road, Eastleigh padlock cut from shed and
fishing tackle taken.
28/06/09 Woodside Avenue, Eastleigh allotment fencing cut and
two sheds entered by forcing locks
nothing stolen.
28/06/09 Owen Road, Eastleigh hanging basket stolen from house
by front door.
29/06/09 Woodside Avenue, Eastleigh insecure allotment shed
entered spade, fork and chair
stolen.
29/06/09 Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh cycle stolen while left
insecure outside shop.
01/07/09 High Street, Eastleigh detached garage entered and pc
system removed.
01/07/09 Desborough Road, Eastleigh garage entered and
mountain bike stolen.
01/07/09 Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh pedal cycle stolen from
cycle rack.
Hedge End Sector
27/06/09 Kew Lane, Bursledon garage entered and cycle
stolen.
27/06/09 Missenden Acres, Hedge End garage entered and child's
cycle removed.
27/06/09 Chapel Road, West End purse removed from under table
of stall at public carnival.
28/06/09 Atlantic Park View, West End insecure cycles stolen
from garden.
Crime Prevention Advice
Top ten tips to avoid the summertime car crime blues
As the warm weather draws more and more people to the many
beauty spots in Hampshire and the Isle
of Wight, police have issued ten top tips to avoiding the car
crime summertime blues.
Barbara White, Crime Prevention Officer, said: "Vehicles are
often targeted when parked in more
isolated rural areas and those parked at beauty spots can be
particularly vulnerable, especially during
the summer months. Picnickers and walkers often leave their
vehicles unattended for long periods of
time in isolated locations, making it easier for thieves to
strike. We will do everything we can to prevent
your vehicle falling prey to thieves but as a motorist you
also have a very important role to play in
tackling car crime."
To reduce the risk of being a victim of car crime, motorists
are urged to take the following simple
precautions:
" Make sure the doors of your vehicle are locked and the
windows shut, no matter how hot the
weather.
" If possible, park your vehicle where there are people moving
about.
" Make sure it is parked in a location where it is in clear
view of other members of the public, not
obscured from sight and therefore more vulnerable.
" Check the area before leaving your vehicle. Is there anyone
suspicious waiting nearby in a car? If
so, wait a little to see what they do, and take a note of
their registration number.
" Wherever possible, do not leave anything in your vehicle,
including in the boot.
" Make sure you do not leave a jacket or coat behind when you
leave the vehicle. It may to you to
be of very little value, but a thief may think it has been
left in situ to hide a laptop or handbag and
break into your car to find out.
" If you have a removable music system, take it with you -
don't forget to take your CDs and tapes
as well.
" Remove all sat navs and remove the sticky marks that give
away the fact the sat nav may be in
the glove compartment
" Make sure you do not leave documents in your vehicle which
have your address on it - or you
could find not only your car but your home targeted by
thieves.
" When planning a trip to the countryside, make sure you only
take what you really need. That way
you won't have to leave anything in your vehicle.
Items most commonly stolen from vehicles include sat navs,
laptop computers, handbags and purses,
mobile phones and clothes. They are easy to remove quickly,
are easily concealed, and do not look outof-
place if a thief is seen walking away from a vehicle with
them. None of these items should ever be left
in a parked vehicle, whether in a rural location or anywhere
else.
Free security advice is available from Barbara White, the
Crime Prevention Officer on 023 8068 8360
For non emergencies dial 101, in an emergency dial 999.
To get in contact directly with the team call 0845 045 45 45
or visit www.hampshire.police.uk
To get in contact directly with the team call 0845 045 45 45
or visit www.hampshire.police.uk
Speak to your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team when you see
them out and about.
30 June 2009
Police appeal after teenage girl is assaulted in Hedge
End
Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old girl
was assaulted on Shamblehurst Lane South, Hedge End.
The girl was walking near to the parade of shops at 8.15am on
Tuesday, June 23, when a man jumped out at her from nearby
bushes.
The man punched the girl in the head and she fell to the
ground. The man then kicked her twice in her side before running
away.
The girl sustained bruising to her face near to her right eye,
and to the right side of her body.
The man is described as:
- White
- Aged 20 years old
- Around 5ft 8ins tall
- Blond hair worn spiked up
- Stubble on his face
- Wearing a short sleeved dark blue polo shirt, light blue jeans and black 'Fila' trainers
PC Elaine Jupe said, "This was a vicious and unprovoked attack
on a young girl who was walking alone. The incident took place near
to a parade of shops, and there were many people around, on their
way to work or going to the shops, and so I am appealing for any
witnesses to come forward."
Anyone with any information in relation to this incident
should contact PC Elaine Jupe at Eastleigh police station on 0845
045 45 45 or call Crimestoppers, the charity, anonymously on 0800
555 111.
Neighbourhood Report Eastleigh District
June 24th, 2009 -Crime Summary
Burglary Dwelling
Eastleigh Sector
18/06/09 Pitmore Road, Eastleigh two males claiming to work
for television company enter house with occupant check antennas and
leads nothing stolen.
Hedge End
22/06/09 Chalk Hill, West End entry by forcing front door war
medals, carriage clock and coin collection stolen.
22/06/09 Wildern Lane, Hedge End entry by breaking bathroom
window nothing stolen.
23/06/09 Wessex Road, West End unsuccessful attempts to enter
elderly people's flats by forcing balcony doors.
Shed/Garage/Caravan/Vehicle Break in etc.
Eastleigh Sector
18/06/09 Desborough Road, Eastleigh Garage door forced and
motorcycle stolen later recovered.
19/06/09 Nutbeem Road, Eastleigh Package (coat) left in
communal porch stolen.
19/06/09 Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford cycle stolen from
outside place of work.
20/06/09 Lewes Close, Eastleigh Hanging basket and shrubs
removed from front garden.
20/06/09 High Street, Eastleigh Pedal cycle stolen from
garden.
20/06/09 Spring Lane, Eastleigh Trailer removed from
driveway.
21/06/09 Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford cycle stolen from
back garden.
22/06/09 Owen Road, Eastleigh cycle removed from front
garden.
23/06/09 Falcon Square, Eastleigh cycle stolen from rear
garden.
23/06/09 Desborough Road, Eastleigh cycle stolen from outside
place of work.
24/06/09 Brook Road, Fair Oak cycle removed from
driveway.
Hedge End Sector
19/06/09 Atlantic Park View, West End metal hasp to storage
cupboard unscrewed food/drink from fridge freezer stolen.
20/06/09 Winchester Road, Botley milk and groceries stolen
from doorstep.
20/06/09 Havendale, Hedge End Bicycle locked to back garden
gate removed from alleyway.
Crime Prevention Advice
The police have been made aware of a possible practice
involving mobile phones, as follows:
All mobile phone numbers, with the owners' name and address,
have been put onto a public directory by 118800.co.uk
The company will not release your address but a caller can ask
for someone by name and 118800.co.uk dial the number and, according
to the web site, send a text with caller's details.
118800.co.uk then ask the phone owner if they agree to accept
the call.
If you wish to opt out of this, go to 118800.co.uk now, and
click top right 'opt out'.
Neighbourhood Report
Eastleigh District June 17th, 2009 -Crime
Summary
Burglary Dwelling
Eastleigh Sector
15/06/09 Knowle Lane, Horton Heath entered by breaking patio
door ornaments, tools and clothing
stolen.
Hedge End Sector
11/06/09 Thistle Road, Hedge End house entered television,
play station and DVD's stolen.
12/06/09 Mallards Road, Bursledon broke glass in door reached
through and used key to gain
access jewellery, computer, television removed.
15/06/09 Missenden Acres, Hedge End - entry by forcing back
door jewellery, camcorder, digital
camera removed.
15/06/09 Oakvale, West End entry via dog flap television,
laptop and jewellery removed.
16/06/09 Woolwich Close, Bursledon offender reached through
open bathroom window and stole
shaving foam.
16/06/09 Cunningham Gardens, Bursledon attempt to enter
property no entry gained.
Shed/Garage/Caravan/Vehicle Break in etc.
Eastleigh Sector
11/06/09 Prospect Place, Chandler's Ford plant pot and tree
taken from garden.
11/06/09 Cornwall Road, Chandler's Ford rear garden entered
tomato plants, compost and bin
stolen.
13/06/09 Elderberry Close, Fair Oak plant containers removed
from garden.
13/06/09 Pavilion Close, Fair Oak cycle stolen from playing
fields.
14/06/09 Chatsworth Road, Eastleigh hubcaps removed from
vehicle.
14/06/09 Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh purse stolen from car.
15/06/09 Bournemouth Road, Eastleigh sat nav system removed
from vehicle.
16/06/09 Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh cycles removed from shed
at college.
17/06/09 Botley Road, Fair Oak cycle stolen from school bike
shed.
17/06/09 Market Street, Eastleigh number plate removed.
17/06/09 Parham Drive, Eastleigh number plates stolen.
17/06/09 White Tree Close, Fair Oak mobile phone stolen from
car on driveway.
Hedge End Sector
11/06/09 Radley Close, Hedge End large fairy garden ornament
stolen over night.
11/06/09 Tollbar Way, Hedge End pedal cycle stolen while owner
at work.
11/06/09 Ravenscroft Close, Bursledon juice and milk stolen
from doorstep on variety of dates since
beginning of June.
11/06/09 Pound Road, Bursledon wooden bench stolen from
garden.
12/06/09 Missenden Acres, Hedge End hanging baskets and
contents stolen
14/06/09 Bluestar Gardens, Hedge End solar lamps stolen from
front garden
15/06/09 Barton Drive, Hamble ornamental stones stolen from
front garden.
16/06/09 Satchell Lane, Hamble boat removed from
dockyard.
16/06/09 St. Johns Road, Hedge End wing mirror removed from
car parked on driveway.
17/06/09 Hamble Lane, Bursledon milk stolen from
doorstep.
Crime Prevention Advice
Garage and Shed Security
This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to hot summer
days and warm barmy evenings, enjoying
a drink on the patio and admiring the fruits of your
labours.
Garden crime is now becoming more and more common. Tools such
as lawn mowers, strimmers, hedge
cutters, power tools and bikes etc. are expensive items to
replace and may incur you extra insurance
premiums.
In addition if garden sheds and garages are left insecure and
garden tools are left lying in the garden,
especially after a busy weekend in the garden, this can be an
open invitation for thieves to use garden
implements to break into your house or car.
Therefore police in Eastleigh and Romsey are urging you and
your family to remember these simple tips.
" Replace all tools and garden equipment in locked sheds and
garages.
" Never leave a garage unlocked, especially if it has a
connecting door to the house.
" Ensure windows are fitted with locks and securely
fastened.
" Secure more expensive items e.g. mowers, bikes with a
padlock and chain within the shed or
garage.
" Mark all items with postcode and record serial
numbers.
" Take photographs of items such as statues and garden
furniture if they are unusual, for easy
identification at a later date.
" LAST but not LEAST repair damaged fencing, consider low
level lighting and keep your gate locked
with a padlock and hasp to prevent them from coming into your
garden in the first place.
Simple advice that does not have to cost you money, and may
prevent you from becoming the next
victim of crime!
REMEMBER KEEP IT SAFE, KEEP IT HIDDEN, KEEP IT
LOCKED.
Free security advice is available from Barbara White, the
Crime Prevention Officer on
023 8068 8360
24 June 2009
Police release e-fit of man after suspicious incident
in West End, Southampton
Police are appealing for information about a man who appeared
to pretend he was a teenager in order to meet a young girl in West
End, Southampton.
A 13-year-old girl from Southampton had been using an online
chat room to talk to a boy who said he was 17 years old, and called
Mark Richards.
After speaking online for a while the boy said he lived in
Eastleigh, and suggested the pair should meet up. They arranged to
meet outside of the Two Brothers pub in Townhill Way, West End, at
2.30pm on May 25.
The girl went along to the meeting, and took her 20-year-old
brother with her. The man arrived and spoke briefly to the
girl.
The man ran away when the girl's brother introduced himself
and challenged the man.
The man is described as:
- White
- Around 30 years old
- Slim build
- Around 6ft 1ins tall
- Brown hair
- Brown eyes
- Tattoo on his upper right arm
- Wearing a light beige top and beige ¾ length trousers
PC Kerrie Malin said, "We are looking to identify this man as
soon as possible so that we can talk to him about what happened. If
you recognise him please get in contact.
"I would advise young people to be aware of the risks when
talking to people online in some cases the details people give out
about themselves are not correct. If you are at all suspicious then
it is important to tell someone about who you are talking to, not
to give out personal information about yourself, and do not agree
to meet them."
Anyone with any information about this incident should contact
PC Kerrie Malin at Eastleigh police station on 0845 045 45 45, or
call Crimestoppers, the charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
22 June 2009
Appeal for information after youth is assaulted in
Botley
Police are appealing for information after a youth was hit
with a bottle during an event at Manor Farm Country Park in
Botley.
Between 10.30pm and 10.49pm on Friday, June 19, a 16-year-old
boy was approached from behind and hit on the head with a glass
bottle.
The incident occurred during an informal event where around
100 young people, all around the age of 16, had gathered to
celebrate the end of the school year. Many of those in attendance
were from Wildern School.
The injured youth suffered cuts and bruising to his head and
face, and was taken to Southampton General Hospital for
treatment.
The offender ran away immediately after the assault, and is
described as:
- White
- Average height
- Medium build
- Blond hair
- Wearing a grey hooded jumper
PC Stuart Tribbeck said, "This was a deliberate and vicious
assault that was unprovoked. Officers were in the area because this
was a planned event, and so we know there were many people around
at the time of this attack, and I would urge anyone who saw what
happened or who can help us identify the offender to get in
contact."
Anyone with any information in relation to this incident
should contact PC Stuart Tribbeck at Hedge End police station on
0845 045 45 45 or call Crimestoppers, the charity, anonymously on
0800 555 111.
18 June 2009
Stolen stallion returned
A stallion stolen from a field at Tanhouse Lane, Hedge End
between 6.30pm Tuesday and 8.30am Wednesday, June 16 and 17, has
mysteriously returned.
Owners found the five-year-old bay stallion back to its field
late this morning, Thursday, June 18.
Police now want to hear from anyone who has information about
who was responsible for the taking the horse or has knowledge of
where it was kept during the period it was missing.
They would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area
of Hats Copse Park and Tanhouse Lane this morning who might have
seen someone walking with the horse or removing one from a
horsebox.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Hedge
End on 0845 045 45 45 or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity line
on 0800 555 111.
44090261611
1418/180609
Alan Smith
17 June 2009
Police seek stallion stolen from Hedge
End
A stallion and the person or persons who stole it are being
sought by police at Hedge End.
The horse was taken between 6.30pm Tuesday and 8.30am
Wednesday, June 16 and 17, from a field at Tanhouse Lane, Hedge
End.
The thief cut and removed an eight-foot section of fence to
get into the field and is believed to have walked the horse out of
the field via Hats Copse Park.
The five-year-old bay stallion is 15½ hands with four
white feet and a small white blaze. He is not broken and is
extremely timid. It is believed the thief would have had
great difficulty getting the stallion into a horse box unless it
was sedated.
The stallion was one of seven horses in the field, and it
would have made a great deal of noise when separated from the other
animals.
Police want to hear from anyone who heard or saw unusual
activity in the area of Tanhouse Lane or Hats Copse Park overnight
Tuesday and Wednesday. They particularly want to hear from
anyone who saw a horsebox in that area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Hedge
End on 0845 045 45 45 or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity line
on 0800 555 111.
Susan
Rolling
/17 06
2009
01962 871063
44090261611
Susan Rolling
Headquarters Media and Corporate Communications Officer
Hampshire Constabulary
Int ext: 79-1428
DDI: 01962 871063
Headquarters Media and Corporate Communications Officer
Hampshire Constabulary
Int ext: 79-1428
DDI: 01962 871063
susan.rolling@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
