Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood/test-valley/test-valley-north/andover-south/The Somborne neighbourhood is predominantly rural with the main and largest village being Kings Somborne and smaller villages of Little Somborne, Up Somborne, Ashley and Brook.
Kings Somborne is located to the West of Winchester and approximately 3 miles from Stockbridge. It has good communication links being on the A3057 between Stockbridge and Romsey and has good links to the M3, M27 and A303. There are 2 bus services which operate within the area linking with Salisbury, Stockbridge, Winchester and Broughton. The nearest train station is at Dunbridge, 3 miles away.
Kings Somborne has a Primary school, Post office, Shop, Church, 3 licenced premises and recreation ground. There is a Parish church and Methodist church.
Kings Somborne has approximately 600 houses and a population of approximately 1600 of which only 370 are under 20.
Therre is very little in the way of bussiness in the area and what little there is is connected to agriculture.
Current Priorities
Issue
Tackling anti-social behaviour hot spots
Action
we will continue to identify and increase visible patrols in areas that have been raised as ASB concerns. We will work with statutory partners to problem solve and address the issues.
Issue
Tackling rural crime
Action
We will work closely with communities to identify rural crime trends and series and then tackle and problem solve in partnership
Issue
Keeping town centres safe
Action
We will increase visibility and police action to tackle crime and disorder in identified town centres across the summer months
Issue
Drug related harm
Action
Targeting offenders involved in the distribution and supply of controlled drugs