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Former teacher charged with non-recent sexual offences in Southampton
08:56 15/07/2026A former teacher at a school in Southampton has appeared in court, having been charged with non-recent sexual offences.
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Man arrested in connection with 1989 murder of Jeweller Ricky Haywood
09:42 14/07/2026Man arrested in connection with 1989 murder of Jeweller Ricky Haywood
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CCTV images released as part of Southampton robbery investigation
11:31 30/06/2026We would like to speak to this man in connection with a reported robbery on Portswood Road in Southampton
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary supports Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week to help tackle ASB
15:33 29/06/2026We are delighted to be supporting Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, the aim of which is to raise awareness of ASB, encourage communities to take a stand and to highlight the help that is available to those facing it.
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Southampton man, 34, jailed for six years for child sex offences
11:10 22/06/2026John Joseph Sullivan, of Wharncliffe Road, Southampton, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday (17 June)
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Criminal damage and arson
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 399 | 8.8% |
| Jul 2025 | 412 | 9% |
| Aug 2025 | 389 | 8.5% |
| Sep 2025 | 392 | 8.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 375 | 8.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 334 | 7.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 345 | 7.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 329 | 7.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 365 | 8% |
| Mar 2026 | 376 | 8.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 421 | 9.2% |
| May 2026 | 419 | 9.2% |