A significant proportion of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are made up of rural communities.
Rural areas traditionally have low crime levels, but they do provide unique policing challenges. Certain crimes can be harder to detect because of a lack of witnesses and the remote locations in which the crimes can occur.
We understand that rural communities can experience isolation and a fear of crime. We aim to provide reassurance to rural communities to address this.
Winchester District Council, Havant Borough Council, Gosport Borough Council and Fareham Borough Council areas
Isle of Wight Council area
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, East Hampshire District Council, Hart District Council and Rushmoor Borough Council areas
New Forest District Council, Test Valley Borough Council and Eastleigh Borough Council areas
You can now view details of your Safer Neighbourhoods team online or find out who they are by calling 101.
Click here to find your local police team and their planned surgeries or mobile police station visits
Rural Issues Group
This group is made up of representatives from all rural areas of Hampshire Constabulary. It is chaired by a Chief Inspector. The group aims to share best practice, forge links with other rural police forces and community bodies and deal with emerging issues across the force.
Useful links
http://www.secureyourfertiliser.co.uk
http://www.nfed.co.uk/horsewatch.htm
