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Taking back control of our High Streets as Southampton sees huge rise in retail crime charge rate
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has reaffirmed her commitment to reducing shop theft and High Street crime after visiting Southampton’s dedicated City Centre Policing Unit this month.
Stronger laws must be matched with justice reform and investment in prevention
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has welcomed the ambition of the government’s new Policing and Crime Bill, acknowledging that tougher laws are needed to crack down on antisocial behaviour, knife crime, and violence against women and girls. However, she has also warned that stronger legislation alone will not fix the wider challenges facing the […]
New Petersfield Police Station reaches significant milestone
A topping out ceremony has been led by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, to mark the halfway point of construction for the new police station in Petersfield.
Young people providing pivotal role fighting crime
Members of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Youth Commission (YC) have presented their recommendations to senior Constabulary figures after consulting thousands of young people on policing across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The internet is a playground for predators and fraudsters – we must protect our children
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, says it is vital parents, schools, tech companies, and law enforcement step up and do more to protect children online.
Too many crimes, too many young offenders – Victim Care Hubs provide crucial support, but more must be done
Thousands of victims have turned to Victim Care Hubs for support in the last year, but the rise in youth violence and serious crime shows there is still a long way to go in tackling crime across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. In the past year alone, over 74,000 victims have been offered help […]
Highest number of police officers for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary in a decade
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced 90 more police officers for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Retailers say Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is the best at responding to retail crime
A new report on retail crime released today (30 January 2025) by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary provides the most effective police response to retail crime.
Criminals dealt crushing blow as e-scooters and electric motorcycles destroyed
More than 100 vehicles have been crushed by police in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the first year of the force’s crackdown on the illegal use of e-scooters, e-motorbikes and more.
Effective crackdown on drink and drug driving
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised roads policing officers across Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight for their annual month-long campaign targeting drink and drug driving.
Police and Crime Commissioner reflects on first-year success of Local Bobby scheme
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, is celebrating the successful one-year anniversary of the Local Bobby scheme, an initiative that has re-connected the public with their local police officers to tackle crime and build trust.
Knife crime reduction in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is one of the biggest in the country
Hampshire and Isle of Wight has been highlighted in a new study that shows knife crime offences have fallen by 19% in the area since 2022.
Don’t buy an e-scooter and enable your child to break the law
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has urged parents not to buy electric scooters for their children for Christmas.
PCC Donna Jones visits Café in the Park to help pack festive food bags for rough sleepers this Christmas
This week, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones visited The Café in the Park in Portsmouth to assist staff with packing festive food bags.
Police patrols, e-scooters and road safety: your top concerns answered
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, asked the Chief Constable Scott Chilton questions submitted by the public in an online Q&A session on Thursday 12 December 2024.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary lead the fight against retail crime
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is demonstrating its commitment to tackling shoplifting and organised retail crime as part of a national crackdown. This follows the Pegasus Partnership initiative, which has so far resulted in 93 arrests, including a case in Hampshire where a prolific shoplifter was jailed for stealing over £24,000 worth of items […]
Totton Police Station reopens to the public ending a decade of closure
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and the Chief Constable Scott Chilton opened Totton Police Station to the public today (Wednesday 11 December 2024).
Thousands of pounds worth of drugs off the streets in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has commended Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary after more than £300K worth of drugs was seized in an intense week of disruption. County Lines Intensification Week, co-ordinated by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), took place from 25 November to 1 December 2024.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight ‘leading the way’ with Local Bobby scheme
Click here to find your Local Bobby Donna Jones, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the government’s announcement on neighbourhood policing today, specifically the call for police forces to introduce named and contactable police officers for every community – a scheme already launched in Hampshire & the Isle of Wight […]
Your questions answered in live event with Police Commissioner and Chief Constable
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, will be holding the Chief Constable Scott Chilton to account in a live Q&A session next week.