Earlier today, a Robinson R44 II helicopter carrying four people on a flying lesson tragically crashed into a field near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, just before 9:30am. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed that three people sadly lost their lives, and a fourth person is currently in hospital in a serious condition.

A youth-engagement programme aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour on Portsmouth seafront has already proved a success this summer. The Waterfront Restorative Approaches Partnership (WRAP) has engaged with over 100 young people so far.

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.

The Policing Minister, Dame Diana Johnson, visited Cosham this week as part of the national Safer Streets Summer initiative, hosted by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Over £1.5 million has been awarded to 47 projects across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help support victims of crime and protect the vulnerable from exploitation. The funding, from Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, will also focus on reducing anti-social behaviour and preventing people from re-offending.

Parents, guardians and care givers are being urged to spot the signs of child exploitation this summer. It’s part of the annual ‘Is Your Child Safe?’ campaign launched by Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today (August 4) welcomed Alexis Boon as the new Chief Constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

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.

Retail crime, anti-social behaviour and police visibility were the keys issues as dozens of residents and retailers in Ryde voiced their concerns to Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson.

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is helping fund the long-term success of Gosport’s “Not in My Town” operation against Serious Organised Crime and addiction.

Following the recent deaths of two officers while under investigation, Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced an independent review of the Professional Standards Department.

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

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.

Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has today (Friday 27th June) opened a new police station to the public in Petersfield – nearly ten years after the previous station closed, in September 2016.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Panel has today, June 24, approved the selection of Alexis Boon as the next Chief Constable for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary after Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones selected him as her preferred candidate earlier this month. PCC Donna Jones said: “I am delighted that […]

The Police and Crime Commissioner has joined farmers and landowners from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the battle against rural crime.

A youth engagement programme aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour on Portsmouth and Southsea’s seafront is set to make an even greater impact, thanks to funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner.

“It is with deep sadness and relief I welcome the announcement of the grooming gangs public enquiry.