Anti-social behaviour hotspots targeted in summer crackdown
30 June 2025
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has launched a major crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in our town centres this summer.
Over the next three months, police and partners will be using powers, including Fixed Penalty Notices and Community Protection Orders, to tackle issues in 28 Hotspot locations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight which have been identified by police data.
Extra foot patrols will also be carried out with officers, PCSOs and Special Constables working closely with Community Safety partners, businesses and community groups to help reduce crime.
PCC Donna Jones said: “As the evenings get lighter and schools break-up, the demand on policing services increases. Crime reports show anti-social behaviour, retail and street crime can escalate which takes up valuable resources.
“I’m committed to taking back our town centres this summer with a positive police presence and targeted action against crime.
“I want our town and city centres to be vibrant, welcoming places where businesses thrive and people feel safe to come and shop, socialise and live.
“That’s why I continue to invest in specialist ASB wardens, City Centre Policing Units and Local Bobbies.
“Their vital work has already contributed to a 6.3% reduction in ASB-related crime over the past year.
“However, more can always be done.
“Earlier this month, I launched UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) as part of our collaborative work with businesses in town and city centres.
“The cutting edge system provides retailers with a powerful tool to help them report crime quickly and help police track offenders, share intelligence and put prolific thieves before a court.
“Although this is a summer campaign, I am working all year round to make sure ASB, street crime and violence is reduced in our communities.
“This is why I’ve given local authorities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight £620,000 over the next financial year for more Hotspot patrols and to support wider measures to prevent ASB.
“Working with our Community Safety Partnerships, I also fund a number of projects which offer young people involved in anti-social behaviour meaningful activities to help reduce crime.
“I’ve seen first-hand how organisations and community groups have provided life-changing interventions which have transformed people’s lives.
“Together we can create safer, thriving town centres and make a lasting difference to our communities.”
The Safer Streets Summer Initiative will run from the 30th June to 30th September.
Data will be collected monthly and fed back to the Home Office.
You can find out more about the Police Commissioner’s grant funding here – Current Funding – Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner