Weeks after pledging tough action on crime in Shirley, local business owners have told the Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones there has been a significant drop in crime and anti-social behaviour since she took control.

Police Commissioner Donna Jones met with business owners in Shirley Precinct this week after being made aware a group of young people had been terrorising shop owners for the last five months.

It is now illegal to own, sell, manufacture or import ninja swords. The government legislation has been brought in following a campaign by the family of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda who was tragically killed with a ninja sword in 2022.

More police stations are to open across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The public will soon be able to access front desks in Shanklin, Bishop’s Waltham and Alton. 

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has been praised for its significant improvements in the latest inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), marking a major step forward since the previous review.

A major public meeting will be held in Ryde this month to address concerns around shoplifting, police visibility, CCTV and community safety.

Police and Crime Commissioners for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and for the Thames Valley are urging the Government to take bold, system-wide action in its spending review this Wednesday (11 June), and warning that chronic underfunding of the Ministry of Justice is undermining the entire criminal justice system and putting public safety at […]

The Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has named Alexis Boon as her proposed appointment for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s next Chief Constable.

Appointment of Legally Qualified Persons to advise Police Misconduct Panels The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is seeking applications from qualified legal professionals for appointment as Legally Qualified Persons (LQPs) to support Police Gross Misconduct Hearings in the South East. Following the introduction of the Police (Conduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Police Gross Misconduct […]

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced the start of the recruitment process for a new Chief Constable to lead Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary. As one of the largest police forces in the country outside of the Met, the Constabulary plays a vital role in protecting over 2.1 million residents across a […]

For every person who reports stalking, there are hundreds of missed chances to intervene. As National Stalking Awareness Week (NSAW 22–25 April 2025) begins across the UK, Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is leading efforts in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help victims come forward sooner, and to help families, friends, and […]

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today accepted Scott Chilton’s intention to retire as Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Chief Constable.

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has held her annual Awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the dedication of volunteers, partners, community groups, and policing.

“On Wednesday 5 February, the government announced Hampshire and the Solent region will be part of the devolution fast-track initiative. The decision to fast-track the application will establish a new Mayoral Combined County Authority for Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight, with elections for a Mayor to be held in May 2026.

As International Women’s Day is marked around the world, one statistic stands out: at the current rate of progress, full gender equality won’t be reached until 2158, five generations from now. That is far too long.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced the launch of a new Funding Network to streamline the grant application process for providers and third-sector organisations. This initiative comes in direct response to feedback from local providers, ensuring a simpler, faster, and more efficient way to access funding.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.