Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood//southampton/southampton-central/bevois/The Southampton Central Sector covers mainly residential areas and business/coastal areas of the central part of the city of Southampton. This diverse area encompasses the beats of Newtown, Northam & Bevois Valley.
The Bevois Neighbourhood Policing Team is here to provide a consistent presence and approach to any quality of life issue connected to crime and anti social behaviour. Our team is dedicated to focussing on helping the most vulnerable residents & targeting crime hot spots and prolific offenders.
We provide a problem solving logic to the issues, and are committed to working alongside the community and statutory partners to make Southampton Central Sector a good place to live and work.
You will see the team of police officers and PCSO''s out on foot, on bikes and in vehicles providing an active presence in your neighbourhood. Behind the scenes, we work together with our colleagues in the various teams, such as the Operation Fortress Team & the Response and Patrol Team.
Current Priorities
Issue
Violent crime including violence with weapons, and youth violence.
Action
Preventing and tackling Violence – We will focus on Serious youth violence, knife enabled offending and the criminal use of firearms
Issue
Acquisitive crime, including but not limited to shoplifting, theft from motor vehicle, theft of motor vehicle, criminal damage and burglary.
Action
Preventing and tackling acquisitive crime – We will focus on Shoplifting and Burglary and take opportunities around repeat offenders and locations.
Issue
Domestic abuse offences.
Action
Striving to reduce Domestic Abuse by being perpetrator focussed, using our powers of arrest and being timely in our response to ensure the best opportunity to protect victims.
Issue
Anti-social behaviour including but not limited to - Begging, street drinking, alcohol and drug related crime, and shoplifting.
Action
Reducing Anti-Social Behaviour by focussing on visible patrol and engagement, working with communities and partners to tackle and set the tone for Southampton.