Sergeant Christine Plascott (pictured right) leads the teams for:
- Romsey Town Centre - covered by PC Sharon Hargreaves, PC Ellie Shaw, PCSO Hollie Dunning and PCSO Tom Munday.
- Romsey Rural which includes the villages of Ampfield, Braishfield, Michelmersh, East and West Tytherley and East Dean - covered by PC Vernon Gook and PCSO Jo Cole.
Sergeant Helen Truman (pictured left) leads the team for:
The policing pledge and your local priorities
Click here to read the national policing pledge, which sets out the service you can expect from your local police force.
Locally, we work with your community to find out what matters most where you live. We will work with you and our partner agencies to agree the main priorities for the area and how we will work together to tackle them. You can find the priority for each beat and what actions the teams have been taking to meet these priorities in the sections below.
ROMSEY TOWN CENTRE, BEAT 1
PC Sharon Hargreaves, PC Ellie Shaw, PCSO Tom Munday, PCSO Hollie Dunning (pictured below from left to right) make up the Safer Neighbourhoods team for Romsey town centre.
Priority for Romsey Town Centre:
- Reduce anti-social behaviour in Latimer Walk and the Memorial Park.
Actions we have taken in relation to your priorities:
You said: Anti-social behaviour in Latimer Walk and the Memorial Park was a problem.
We did: We have provided regular patrols in these areas in response to your reports of young people congregating in these locations, dropping litter and acting in a rowdy and anti-social manner. We have identified a number of shops being used by these groups and are currently working with staff to support them in taking action. Our anti-social behaviour officer has conducted home visits to a number of young people identified as being involved in anti-social behaviour. To date there has been a reduction in the number of reports of anti-social behaviour received and we will continue the above actions over the coming month to ensure continued success. The town centre team are focusing on reducing alcohol and drug related anti-social behaviour in the town and licensed premises.
Come and tell us what is important to you in your neighbourhood, and play your part in setting local priorities. Come and see us at one of beat surgeries in Romsey Town Hall on:
- Friday, April 9 - between 10am and 11am
If you are a retailer come to our next Shop Watch Meetings on:
- March 16 - 8am - Silks Hotel
- April 13 - 6pm - Venue TBC
If you own, run or work for a licensed premises come along to our Pub Watch Meetings on:
- 2nd Wednesday of every month - next venue TBC
Business Watch:
PCSO Hollie Dunning and PCSO Tom Munday are still running Business Watch but attendance has not been as good as it was when the scheme first started. We would encourage business owners to join the 'Watch' to discuss any issues they have on the estates. For more details please telephone Romsey police station on 101 and speak to PCSO Hollie Dunning orTom Munday.
Read our beat reports:
Romsey Town Centre Beat Report March 2010.pdf
Romsey Town Centre Beat Report February 2010.pdf
You can sign up to receive these monthly updates directly via email by emailing: romsey.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or alternatively, hard copies can be found at Romsey police station.
WOODLEY AND WHITENAP, BEAT 2
PC Yvonne Strachan, PCSO Mike Manns and PCSO Louise Allen (pictured below from left to right) make up the team for the Woodley and Whitenap beat.
Priority for Woodley and Whitenap:
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- Reduce anti-social behaviour around the Woodley Green and Withy Close areas.
Actions we have taken in relation to your priorities:
You said: You were concerned about anti-social behaviour from local youths in the Brook Way area, particularly on the neighbouring field which is a proposed development site.
We did: Enquiries have been made and a letter has been sent to the land owner to discuss the issue. Regular meetings will be set up with the residents of Brook Way to keep them updated on the situation.
Justice Seen, Justice Done
After numerous calls from residents about a youth riding a mini motorbike on footpaths around Withy Close, and with no helmet on, we have identified him and given him a Section 59 warning. This means that if he is identified riding in this manner again the mini motorbike will be seized.
We will be holding a Beat Surgery at the following location:
- Woodley Village Hall - Wednesday, March 24
Please come along and speak to your Safer Neighbourhoods team about any issues or concerns you may have in your area.
Read our beat reports:
Woodley and Whitenap beat report March2010.pdf
Woodley and Whitenap beat report Feb 2010.pdf
You can sign up to receive these monthly updates directly via email by emailing: romsey.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or alternatively, hard copies can be found at Romsey police station.
NORTH BADDESLEY, BEAT 3
PC Steve Wildridge and PCSO Nathan Green (pictured below from left to right) make up the team for the North Baddesley beat.
Priority for North Baddesley:
- We are currently reviewing our priorities and will update this section soon.
Actions we have taken in relation to your priorities:
You said: You wanted a ‘No Cold Calling’ zone set up in Firgrove Road.
We did: We have visited residents to assess their feelings and concerns about this matter. We have contacted partner agencies (Test Valley Council & Trading Standards) and are due to meet again with Trading Standards to finalise and implement the no calling zone.
Come and see us at:
- The Community Life Centre, Fleming Avenue. Dates and times TBC.
Read our beat reports:
North Baddesley Beat report Feb 2010.pdf
North Baddesley Beat Report Jan 2010.pdf
You can sign up to receive these monthly updates directly via email by emailing: romsey.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or alternatively, hard copies can be found at Romsey police station.
ROMSEY RURAL, BEATS 4 AND 6
PC Vernon Gook and PCSO Jo Cole (pictured below from left to right) make up the team for the Romsey rural beats.
Current priorities for Romsey Rural:
- Tackle and reduce burglaries and thefts, particularly fuel thefts.
- To establish contact with existing Neighbourhood Watch schemes, to assist in re-launching any inactive schemes and to identify areas in need of such schemes.
Actions we have taken in relation to your priorities:
You said: The increase in burglaries in December and January was concerning you.
We did: We are pleased to report that we recently arrested and charged three men in connection with a Burglary in Ampfield. Over the next two months we will be focusing on both high visibility and plain clothes patrols in these locations with the support of our Roads Policing Unit and the Force Support Unit. Please can I take this opportunity to remind you all to remain vigilant and to ensure that your premises and property are protected. If you require crime prevention advice please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below.
You said: Speeding and inconsiderate parking was an issue, particularly around schools.
We did: We have been providing a visible presence in these locations and working with our Roads Policing Unit and Community Safety Unit to address this issue.
Creating local action groups
We are in the process of setting up local action panels within the villages, two are already up and running. The panels involve meeting with representatives from the community to discuss local concerns and to set policing priorities in order to address these concerns. We are working our way around all of the rural villages and plan to set up further groups. If you wish to be involved in a group for the area where you live please contact our team by emailing romsey.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Come and see us and take part in setting your local policing priorities. The mobile police office visits the following key locations in the neighbourhood for the purpose of hosting beat surgeries:
- Tuesday, March 23: 9-10 am – O/S Wellow School
10-11 am – Wellow Shops, Lower Common Rd
- Thursday, March 25: 9-10 am – Awbridge Opp Cowsleaze Cottages
10-10.30 am – Lockerley Village Stores
10.30-1130 am – Lockerley Coffee Shop
- Tuesday, April 6: 9-10am - Ampfield Village Hall
10-11am - Braishfield Village Hall
11am-12pm - Michelmersh & Timsbury Jubilee Village Hall
- Wednesday, April 7: 9-10am - West Tytherley (Black Horse pub)
10-11am - East Dean (Glebe Meadows)
- Friday, April 9: 10-11am - Sherfield English Post Office
11.30am-12.30pm - Kimbridge Farm Shop
- Tuesday, April 20: 9-10am - Outside Wellow School
10-11am - Wellow Shops, Lower Common Road
- Thursday, April 22: 9-10am - Awbridge (opposite Cowsleaze Cottages)
10-10.30am - Lockerley Village Stores
10.30am - 11.30am - Lockerley Coffee Shop
We are keen to hear your thoughts on this service. Are you happy with the current locations and times? If you have any ideas on when and where this service would be best placed, please let us know.
Read our beat reports:
Romsey Rural beat report March 2010.pdf
Romsey Rural beat report Feb 2010.pdf
You can sign up to receive these monthly updates directly via email by emailing: romsey.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or alternatively, hard copies can be found at Romsey police station.
NURSLING, ROWNHAMS AND CHILWORTH, BEAT 5
PC Trish Attwood, PC Steve Wildridge, PCSO Gemma Ryan and PCSO Stu McCloskey (pictured below from left to right) make up the team for Rownhams, Chilworth and Nursling.
Current priority for Rownhams, Chilworth and Nursling:
- Tackle alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and motorcycle nuisance in the Lakeside area of Rownhams, including Lakeside Avenue, Rosebank Lodge and Welch Way.
***Our priorities are currently being reviewed and will be updated soon.***
Action we have taken in relation to your priorities:
You said: There was an increase in the number of vehicles being broken into especially in the Hillyfields and Nursling areas.
We did: We have conducted a number of high-visibility patrols in response to the increased number of thefts from motor vehicles at the end of last year. This has seen the number of theft from vehicles greatly reduced and at the time of writing we have had no reports of thefts from motor vehicles in Hillyfields or Nursling so far this year. However, please stay vigilant and continue to report any suspicious activity by calling 101. We also held two street surgeries at Hillyfields in February. These were arranged by PCSOs in response to the increased number of thefts from motor vehicles in the area and the subsequent increase in tensions in the community. All addresses were visited and residents were asked to identify what they think the policing priorities should be for the area. This information is now being reviewed by the beat team to devise actions that can be taken to address these priorities.
We will be running crime prevention events at the B&Q store in Nursling on Saturday, March 20 between 10am and 4pm and on Wednesday, March 24 between 10am and 4pm. PC Trish Attwood and PCSO Gemma Ryan will be assisting Crime Prevention Officer Melody Manning in giving out crime prevention information and advice. Please come and along and see us.
Come and see us to discuss any issues or concerns you may have in your neighbourhood at our next beat surgery:
- Chilworth Village Hall - Thursday, March 25 between 7pm and 8pm.
Read our beat reports:
Nursling Rownhams and Chilworth Beat report March 2010.pdf
Nursling Rownhams and Chilworth Beat report Feb 2010.pdf
You can sign up to receive these monthly updates directly via email by emailing: romsey.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or alternatively, hard copies can be found at Romsey police station.
Crime mapping and local performance information
Hampshire Constabulary has joined with partner agencies in the two counties to provide you with local information about crime and disorder, using a system called CADDIE. On the bottom left hand side of this page, you can enter your postcode into CADDIE to view information about your local area.
You can also view details of how we are performing against certain key criteria in your local area. Click here to see your local performance information.
How to contact us
If you would like to speak to someone about policing in your local area, please call 101 or e-mail them at: romsey.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
You could also volunteer to help the teams working in your local area and make a real difference to your neighbourhood. Click here for more information about police support volunteers.
Page last updated on March 12
