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Alton Rural Hampshire Constabulary Police Local Neighbourhood

Selborne is North East of Winchester and about 50 miles from London . Has a population of about 650.
It is famous for its association with the 18th-century naturalist , Gilbert White ( 1720 – 1793 ), who wrote The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne. First published in 1789 , the book has not been out of print in over 200 years, and is one of the most widely published works in the English language after the Bible , the works of Shakespeare and Pilgrims Progress. Whites home, The Wakes, has been converted into a museum, known as Gilbert Whites House.

Farringdon, with a population of just under 500 is situated about four miles south of the town of Alton on the A32, Fareham road. The village is in two parts, Lower and Upper Farringdon, linked by Shirnall Hill, a tree covered lane that rises from the east side of the A32.
All Saints Church supplies the spiritual needs of the residents, while two pubs and an ornate village hall supply other essential services to both villagers and visitors.

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Map of the Alton Rural Policing Area

Yellow markers represent Police Forces and the red markers represent neighbourhoods within Hampshire Constabulary.

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Towns and Villages within the Alton Rural Neighbourhood

The Alton Rural is policed by the Hampshire Constabulary and covers the following settlements.

Settlements located within Alton Rural
Name Type County
Alton Town Hampshire
Beech Village Hampshire
Bentley Village Hampshire
Bentworth Village Hampshire
Binsted Village Hampshire
Blackmoor Village Hampshire
Blacknest Village Hampshire
Bucks Horn Oak Village Hampshire
Chawton Village Hampshire
East Worldham Village Hampshire
Four Marks Other Settlement Hampshire
Frithend Village Hampshire
Greatham Village Hampshire
Holt Pound Village Hampshire
Holybourne Village Hampshire
Isington Village Hampshire
Kingsley Village Hampshire
Lasham Village Hampshire
Lower Farringdon Village Hampshire
Lower Froyle Village Hampshire
Medstead Other Settlement Hampshire
Oakhanger Village Hampshire
Rowledge Village Surrey,Hampshire
Selborne Village Hampshire
Shalden Village Hampshire
Upper Farringdon Village Hampshire
Upper Froyle Village Hampshire
Upper Wield Village Hampshire
Whitehill Village Hampshire

Worst Locations for Crime within the Alton Rural neighbourhood

April

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Alton Rural neighbourhood in April 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
AltontownHampshireOn or near Station Road6
AltontownHampshireOn or near Waterside Court6
AltontownHampshireOn or near Anstey Mill Lane4
AltontownHampshireOn or near Market Street4
AltontownHampshireOn or near Gurdons4

March

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Alton Rural neighbourhood in March 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
AltontownHampshireOn or near Nursery Road7
AltontownHampshireOn or near Kingsmead6
AltontownHampshireOn or near Station Road5
AltontownHampshireOn or near Manor Close5

February

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Alton Rural neighbourhood in February 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
ChawtonvillageHampshireOn or near Parking Area4
HolybournevillageHampshireOn or near Complins3
AltontownHampshireOn or near Harold Gardens3
AltontownHampshireOn or near Supermarket3

Police Officer Information for Alton Rural

NameRankBio
Jessica Hornsby 14396 PCSO

PCSO Jess Hornsby is the Police Community Support Officer for Alton and rural East covering Bentley, Shalden, Upper Froyle, Lower Froyle, Isington, Binsted, Kingsley, Bucks Horn Oak, Rowledge, Wyck, East Worldham, West Worldham, Oakhanger, Selborne, Newton Valence, Blackmoor, Farringdon, East Tisted, Empshott, Hartley Mauditt.

She joined Hampshire Constabulary in February 2009 and has worked in Alton since finishing her training. Jess spends her time patrolling on foot or by bike and car. She has built up a good rapport with local residents and the young people that are around the beat. She believes that engagement with young people is important and has built up good links with local schools and colleges, where she visits regularly to speak with students and staff.

Jess also helps with running the local beat surgery's and talking to local groups about crime prevention.

David Nops PCSO

I am a retired police officer having served over 30 years in Hampshire, most of which was in the East Hampshire area. I have now been on the Safer Neighbourhood team as a PCSO for over 6 years covering Alton West, which includes the villages of Four Marks, Ropley, Monkwood, West Tisted, Medstead, Hattingley, Soldridge, Bentworth, Beech, Thedden, Wivelrod, Lasham, Lower & Upper Wield.
I am well know in the area and have a good working relationship with the local schools where I help out teaching hockey, and various other sports and events.

Katy Morning

Neighbourhood Priorities for Alton Rural

IssueActionDates

Vehicle Crime
Alton Neighbourhood Policing Team have seen an increase in Theft from Motor Vehicles. This is now a priority for us and as such we will be conducting patrols in repeat locations, offering crime prevention advice and targeting suspected offenders.

alton rural

30/05/2019
Since the 1st of May 2019 we have received 6 reports of theft from vehicles. These are commonly reported to have occurred in rural car parks or places known as 'beauty spot' car parks.

Please ensure that when leaving your car you make sure that it is locked and any items of value are removed from the vehicle or hidden from sight. Please report any suspicious incidents to 101 or 999 in an emergency. Reporting crimes / incidents helps us to build a picture of where the crimes are occurring in our areas and where we should focus our patrols.

Total Activity for this Problem/Issue :
1 Public Update(s)

Issue dated: 09/05/2019

Action dated: 30/05/2019

Street Crime Within Alton Rural

Last Update April.

LocationTypeOutcome
A31 Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
A339 Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Adams Way Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Adams Way Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Airport/Airfield Anti-social behaviour
Alexandra Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Allen Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Anstey Lane Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Anstey Mill Lane Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Anstey Mill Lane Public order Under investigation
Anstey Mill Lane Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Anstey Mill Lane Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Beavers Close Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Beavers Close Drugs Local resolution
Beechwood Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Bonhams Close Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Bow Street Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Butts Road Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Butts Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Chawton Park Road Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Chestnut Close Vehicle crime Under investigation
Complins Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Complins Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Cramptons Anti-social behaviour
Cramptons Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Cross And Pillory Lane Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Cross And Pillory Lane Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Cross And Pillory Lane Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Divers Close Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Dukes Close Anti-social behaviour
Dukes Close Anti-social behaviour
Ferney Close Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Florence Way Anti-social behaviour
Forge Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Gaskell Close Other theft Under investigation
Gauvain Close Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Geale'S Crescent Public order Under investigation
Geale'S Crescent Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Gerald Square Anti-social behaviour
Gerald Square Anti-social behaviour
Gerald Square Violence and sexual offences Offender given a caution
Gurdons Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Gurdons Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Gurdons Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Gurdons Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Harold Gardens Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
High Street Possession of weapons Under investigation
High Street Theft from the person Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Hillside Close Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Hole Lane Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Huntsmead Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Huntsmead Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Huntsmead Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Jennie Green Lane Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Ketchers Field Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Kings View Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Kingsmead Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Lansdowne Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Link Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Lipscombe Rise Anti-social behaviour
Lipscombe Rise Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Lipscombe Rise Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Manor Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Manor Close Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Market Street Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Market Street Shoplifting Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Market Street Violence and sexual offences Awaiting court outcome
Market Street Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Martins Close Violence and sexual offences Action to be taken by another organisation
Musgrove Gardens Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Oakway Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Old Acre Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Old Acre Road Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Old Acre Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Paper Mill Lane Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Park Close Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Park Close Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Parking Area Shoplifting Under investigation
Parking Area Anti-social behaviour
Parking Area Anti-social behaviour
Parking Area Shoplifting Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Parking Area Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Parking Area Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Parking Area Anti-social behaviour
Parking Area Public order Under investigation
Parking Area Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Pedestrian Subway Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Petrol Station Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Petrol Station Other theft Under investigation
Petrol Station Shoplifting Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Petrol Station Shoplifting Under investigation
Police Station Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Queens Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Rack Close Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Rack Close Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Rectory Lane Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Rectory Lane Public order Under investigation
Salisbury Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Selborne Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Spitalhatch Burglary Under investigation
Spitalhatch Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Sports/Recreation Area Other theft Under investigation
Sports/Recreation Area Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Sports/Recreation Area Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Station Road Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Station Road Public order Under investigation
Station Road Shoplifting Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Station Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Station Road Violence and sexual offences Offender given a caution
Station Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Steeple Drive Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Supermarket Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Supermarket Shoplifting Investigation complete; no suspect identified
The Avenue Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Victoria Road East Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Walnut Close Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Waterside Court Anti-social behaviour
Waterside Court Burglary Under investigation
Waterside Court Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Waterside Court Public order Under investigation
Waterside Court Public order Under investigation
Waterside Court Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Whitedown Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Willoughby Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Wilsom Road Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Wilsom Road Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Wilsom Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Wolf'S Lane Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Youngs Road Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Youngs Road Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Youngs Road Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified