Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood//southampton/southampton-north/bitterne-north/The Bitterne North neighbourhood comprises the areas of Harefield, Bitterne Park and Townhill. It covers mainly residential areas and includes several long established housing estates. The area is served by 2 secondary schools, Bitterne Park School and Sixth Form, which is the largest in Southampton and Woodlands Community College. There are also 2 independent schools which offer secondary level provision, The Gregg School and St Marys College.
Local policing is provided by a dedicated team of 1 sergeant, 9 constables and 3 PCSO’s. We are also supported by a small team of special constables.
Our team is focussed on protecting the most vulnerable in society, and working to reduce crime and anti social behaviour
This site will give you a brief overview of our current priorities, and when the next public meetings are, as well as what we are doing to tackle offending in your area. If you wish to contact us, please feel free to call on 101.
Current Priorities
Issue
Reduce commission of violence related offences.
Action
We will focus on Serious youth violence, knife enabled offending and the criminal use of firearms
Issue
Reduce commission of acquisitive crime related offences.
Action
We will focus on Shoplifting and Burglary and take opportunities around repeat offenders and locations.
Issue
Reduce commission of domestic abuse related offences.
Action
By being focussed, using our powers of arrest and being timely in our response to ensure the perpetrator best opportunity to protect victims.
Issue
Reduce commission of anti-social behaviour.
Action
By focussing on visible patrol and engagement, working with communities and partners to tackle and set the tone for Southampton.