Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood/test-valley/test-valley-south/romsey-north/Romsey North beat is covering all the small villages that make up the rural area of Romsey Test Valley.
These villages are:
Ampfield
Awbridge
Braishfield
Dunbridge
East & West Dean
East & West Tytherley
East & West Wellow
Lockerley
Michelmersh
Mottisfont
Sherfield English
Timsbury
Whiteparish
The beat is covered by the Romsey Neighbourhood Policing team, assisted by special constables who are passionate about reducing crime and ASB, protecting vulnerable people and targeting those who commit crime. You can influence local priorities by attending a beat surgery or public meeting, by email or calling 101.
There are a small amount of local shops and some industrial estates, across the beat there is a lot of farmland and agricultural businesses. The crime rate in all areas is comparatively low throughout and the main policing issues for the community are speeding through villages, thefts from farms and outbuildings and dwelling burglaries. The closest town to these villages is Romsey and the nearest cities are Southampton and Salisbury.
Current Priorities
Issue
Burglaries to sheds, garages and outbuildings.
Action
Actions taken:
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. Patrolling of hot spots in the evenings.