New police stations and front counters
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is committed to increasing police visibility. In September 2023, the Commissioner announced her plans to open 10 more police stations and front counters to the public, making Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary more accessible to the public.
The Commissioner’s announcement is part of her plan to transform the police estate and its buildings. She is one of only a handful of Commissioners in the country who has full control of police buildings which is why she is determined to make changes to deliver the police service the public expect.
Every decision the Commissioner makes about police stations is about fulfilling her top three priorities
- Delivering the best possible service to the public
- Delivering value for money for tax-payers
- Providing the best possible environment for police officers and staff to be able to do their job
Police station and front counter updates
Cowes Police Station – Isle of Wight
Cowes Police Station on the Isle of Wight was opened in January 2024. Primarily a base for local neighbourhood teams, the station sits in the town centre to provide the best possible access to residents. Cowes is a new site which the Commissioner purchased. Whilst it does not have a permanent front counter, the Neighbourhood Policing Team often open its doors to welcome the public at certain times throughout the week. You can get in touch with the team and find out when it is open for a drop in by following their Facebook page.
Address: 126 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AY
Portsmouth Central Police Station
The Commissioner reopened Portsmouth Central Police Station to the public in March 2024. Whilst police officers and staff have always used it as a base, it closed its doors to the public in 2019. Five years later the Commissioner had the reception refurbished and installed a front counter. A variety of police teams work from the station. The station is open six days a week.
Address: Winston Churchill Av, Portsmouth, PO1 2DG
Opening times: Monday – Saturday: 8am – 8pm
Park Gate Police Station
The Commissioner re-opened Park Gate Police Station in March 2024 after it had been closed to the public for 10 years. A variety of police teams work from the station. Park Gate Police Station is open to the public three days a week.
Address: 60/64 Bridge Road, Southampton, SO31 7NH
Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am – 3pm, Saturday: 9am – 2.30pm
Cosham Police and Fire Station
Cosham Police Station is jointly located with Cosham Fire Station. Police officers and staff began to work at the new site in September 2024. The teams have moved from the Eastern Investigation Centre on Airport Service Road and Medina House. Whilst this particular station is not open to the public, it brings more police visibility back into the north of Portsmouth.
Address: Sundridge Close, Cosham, PO6 3JL
Ryde Front Counter
The Commissioner re-opened Ryde Police Station on 25 October 2024 after it had been closed to the public for 10 years. A variety of police teams work from the station. Ryde Police Station is open to the public three days a week.
Address: Station Street, Ryde, PO33 2QH
Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am – 3pm, Saturday: 9am – 2.30pm
Yateley Front Counter
The Commissioner re-opened Yateley Police Station on 26 November 2024 after it had been closed to the public for more than a decade. A variety of police teams work from the station. Yateley Police Station is open to the public three days a week.
Address: Royal Oak Close, Yatley, GU46 7UD
Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am – 3pm, Saturday: 9am – 2.30pm
Totton Front Counter
Totton Police Station is currently being refurbished and is due to open at the end of 2024. This page will be updated when the building is complete and ready to open.
Address: Testwood Lane, SO40 3ZE
Petersfield Police Station
Petersfield Police Station will be a brand new station and is due to open in the summer of 2025. The Commissioner purchased the old Barclay’s bank in The Square and work starts to renovate the building in August 2024. The station will be open to the public and will be home to neighbourhood policing teams. It will also have a front counter. More information on the development of the station will be released by the Commissioner throughout the renovation period.
Address: 10 The Square, Petersfield, GU32 3HW
Gosport Police Station
Gosport Police Station on South Street will be completely renovated. The station was closed in 2016 and requires a significant amount of work to bring it back to life. This is an important project for the Commissioner. Initial scoping work is underway and this page will feature regular updates on the project as it progresses.
Address: South Street, Gosport, PO12 1ES
Eastleigh Police Station
The Commissioner is committed to buying a new police station for Eastleigh residents in the town centre. The PCC is currently looking for an appropriate building to renovate, ensuring it is accessible and delivers value for money for the public.
FAQs
Are any other police stations being considered?
The Commissioner will continue to review the police estate in line with operational policing requirements. Additional sites will be considered however for now the PCC is focusing on delivering the 10 she has pledged.
How many police stations are open to the public in Hampshire and on the Isle Wight?
When the Commissioner announced she was going to open 10 more police stations and front counters, just 13 were open to the public. The plan to open 10 more will bring the total to 23. This will ensure every district across the two counties has a publicly accessible police station.
It’s important to remember the police work from more than 150 buildings across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Many of these stations are not open to the public but still ensure the police are working in your community and ready to respond to crimes.
Where can I find my nearest police station?
Visit the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website
How else can I report crime or give information to the police?
- Call 101 for non-emergencies
- Report a crime online go to Report a crime | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
- To pass information to the police online go to Something you’ve seen or heard | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
- Call Crimestoppers to leave information anonymously on 0800 555 111
- Always call 999 in an emergency