An initiative to improve police support to victims of domestic abuse is now being trialled across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Salmon poaching, hare coursing and intimidation are amongst the big issues farmers and landowners say they are facing across Hampshire and Isle of Wight this summer.

Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has reacted to Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to bring in a social media ban for under-16s.

The risk of alcohol-related domestic abuse rises by 47% after an England win during the World Cup according to research [2], as a new campaign in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight asks: “When is kick-off at your place?”

PCC Donna Jones said: “As Police Commissioner my role is to hold the Police to account. I will ensure fairness for everyone, regardless of religion or skin colour. I have commissioned an independent review into the events surrounding the murder of Henry Nowak and the wider police response.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has asked His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to conduct an urgent inspection into the matters arising from the murder of Henry Nowak on 3 December 2025 in Southampton.

A cutting-edge nitrous oxide breathalyser, believed to be the first of its kind in the world, is being trialled by police in Hampshire and the Thames Valley in a ground-breaking trial.

Gangs of young people who are shoplifting and threatening shop workers are posing the biggest current risk to retailers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with businesses urged to report every incident.

For the first time in 14 years, Bishop’s Waltham has a police station front counter where the public can report crimes or seek police advice, marking a significant moment in local policing for communities in the Meon Valley.

Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised the “selfless dedication and commitment” of those working tirelessly to help make our communities safer.

A new Roads Policing Team has been announced for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, alongside a new approach to tackle careless driving and £340k worth of investment for road safety projects.

“We’ve got our EyesOn you” – that’s the warning to organised crime gangs and criminals targeting rural areas across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is calling for urgent action to increase access to the overdose reversing drug naloxone, to tackle the rising number of deaths from opioid drugs.

Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has sent a message to residents across the two counties this Christmas.

Staff at a Portsmouth café have been helped by Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, to pack Christmas food bags for homeless people across the city.

Hare coursing, fish poaching and fly-tipping have all hit farmers and landowners hard this winter, but rural policing in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is improving, Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has been told.

A crime-fighting app, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, has directly led to the conviction of 66 shoplifters, secured over 45 years of custodial sentences, and saved 787 hours of police time, contributing to a saving of £55,000 in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight over the past six months.

PCC Donna Jones is urging companies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to act now if they’re to protect themselves from what’s being described as ‘one of the biggest threats to UK business’.

Shoplifters in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have received a total of 414 months (34 years & 6 months) in custodial sentences, thanks to evidence from a crime-reporting app backed by Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.

Domestic abuse incidents against male victims in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have risen by more than 7% over the past year, with men being urged to speak up more.