Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Our policing area is divided into three wards: Portswood, Bassett, and Swaythling. The team of officers covering these wards are based at Portswood Police Station. Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams focus on identifying and reducing threat, risk, and harm within the community. We work proactively to address anti-social behaviour and target persistent offenders to help keep our neighbourhoods safe. All three wards are supported by one Sergeant, five Police Constables (PCs), and three Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). Portswood Ward includes Highfield, St Denys, and Portswood High Street, as well as the majority of the University of Southampton's campuses. It is a densely populated area with a large student community and four local schools. Bassett Ward covers Bassett, the western part of the Flowers Estate, and the southern area of Lordswood. This is a predominantly affluent residential area, home to several University premises and halls of residence, as well as five schools. The ward also includes Southampton Sports Centre and Southampton City Golf Club. Swaythling Ward includes the eastern part of the Flowers Estate, Mansbridge, and Hampton Park. It is a busy residential area with a mix of family homes and student accommodation, including two University halls of residence. The ward also features several green spaces such as Daisy Dip and Monks Brook, alongside commercial premises on Wide Lane, and is home to three schools. This website provides an overview of our current community priorities, and details of upcoming community engagement events. If you wish to contact us, please call 101 or email southampton.north.police@hampshire.police.uk
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
355 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (350): ▲ 5 (1%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences119 · 34%
- Anti-social behaviour52 · 15%
- Shoplifting41 · 12%
- Criminal damage and arson37 · 10%
- Vehicle crime23 · 6%
- Other theft21 · 6%
- Public order20 · 6%
- Other crime12 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
288 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified134 · 47%
- Unable to prosecute suspect115 · 40%
- Awaiting court outcome24 · 8%
- Local resolution7 · 2%
- Action to be taken by another organisation4 · 1%
- Offender given a caution2 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Retail
We will continue to focus on Business Crime and ASB affecting retailers and visitors to our City Centre and other urban areas.
Set: 2026-05-01
Drugs
We will continue to focus on Drugs Related Harm and ASB City Wide but with a focus on the harm and exploitation in St.Marys. This has in recent months escalated into serious violence.
Set: 2026-05-01
Violence
We will focus on youth related Violence, tension and ASB city wide. In the West of Southampton our focus will be on reducing serious violence and ongoing tension.
Set: 2026-05-01
Public events & surgeries
St Denys Police & Communities Together Meeting
2026-08-12 · St Denys Community Centre, Priory Rd
A Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is a quarterly community engagement event hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team in collaboration with Southampton City Council. It provides a platform for residents to voice concerns, ask questions, and offer suggestions related to safety, security, and community welfare in their area. The meetings aim to foster a collaborative relationship between the police and the community, shaping local policing priorities based on residents' needs. The meetings are open to all, with no registration required.
Bassett Police & Communities Together Meeting
2026-09-07 · St Michael and All Angels Church, Bassett Avenue
A Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is a quarterly community engagement event hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team in collaboration with Southampton City Council. It provides a platform for residents to voice concerns, ask questions, and offer suggestions related to safety, security, and community welfare in their area. The meetings aim to foster a collaborative relationship between the police and the community, shaping local policing priorities based on residents' needs. Updates on previous community concerns and ongoing initiatives are also shared, promoting transparency. The meetings are open to all, with no registration required.
Swaythling & Mansbridge Police & Communities Together Meeting
2026-10-06 · Roundabout Café, Westfield Corner Wide Lane
A Police and Communities Together (PACT) meeting is a quarterly community engagement event hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team in collaboration with Southampton City Council. It provides a platform for residents to voice concerns, ask questions, and offer suggestions related to safety, security, and community welfare in their area. The meetings aim to foster a collaborative relationship between the police and the community, shaping local policing priorities based on residents' needs. Updates on previous community concerns and ongoing initiatives are also shared, promoting transparency. The meetings are open to all, with no registration required.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Portswood (station)Police Station, St Denys Road, Southampton, SO17 2GN
Nearby teams in Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary
All Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary.