Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood/test-valley/test-valley-north/andover-north/Andover North consists of three wards:
The Ward is home to a range of different communities from rural village communities including: The Pentons
Appleshaw, Weyhill, Clanville, Redenham, Great Shoddesden, Faberstown, Penton Bellinger, Bourne ValleyThruxton, Kimpton & Fyfield to the larger and more densely populated community of Shipton Bellinger.
Charlton Ward is one of the smallest wards in Andover. It contains a Pub, a shop, Charlton Lakes and a small housing estate. It is surrounded by country side. Charlton Village is a pretty little village and , although very close to Andover, has a charm of its own. Charlton has many recreational facilities for all ages surrounding Charlton Lakes.
Penton Bellinger Ward covers 4,791 hectares in the north-west of Test Valley. The northern and western edges of the ward border Wiltshire, with Andover to the east.
The Ward of Bourne Valley covers 6,678 hectares in the north of Test Valley. Bourne Valley is a rural ward which includes the villages of Faccombe, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hatherden, Linkenholt, Tangley and Vernham Dean.
Bourne Valley is the largest ward in the borough and is the least densely populated ward in Test Valley. The ward borders Basingstoke and Deane to the East, West Berkshire to the north and Wiltshire to the west.
Current Priorities
Issue
Businesses, homes and carparks within Rural areas are often isolated and vulnerable to crime
Action
1. To pro-actively target offenders and pursue criminal prosecutions and convictions where ever possible
2. To work with the community to Safeguard through target hardening and raising awareness.
3. To engage with partners including local councils.
Issue
Businesses and homes within Rural areas are often isolated and vulnerable to crime
Action
1. To pro-actively target offenders and pursue criminal prosecutions and convictions where ever possible
2. To work with the community to Safeguard through target hardening and raising awareness