Street-level crime in Eastleigh - Daily Echo

Neighbourhood police station

Eastleigh
Eastleigh
18 - 24 Leigh Road, Eastleigh
SO53 9DG

Opening Hours:
Mon: 0800 -2000
Tue: 0800 -2000
Wed: 0800 -2000
Thu: 0800 -2000
Fri: 0800 -2000
Sat: 0800 -2000
Sun: 1000 - 1800

• Telephone: 101
• Email: eastleigh.snt.western@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

Eastleigh Central neighbourhood policing team

Sgt Chris Spellerberg

Sgt Chris Spellerberg has over 14 years policing experience in various uniform roles and was posted to Eastleigh in March 2012, he leads the Eastleigh Central Safer Neighbourhoods team.

"I want those who commit crime in Eastleigh to feel really uncomfortable, to be constantly looking over their shoulder, equally I want residents, those who come to shop or enjoy themselves and those who work in the town to feel safe and reassured that they have a enthusiastic and dedicated locally policing team."

The Central team covers the area between Allbrook and Stoneham, boarded by the River Itchen & the M3. They are responsible for delivering neighbourhood policing over 4 beats, Boyatt Wood & Allbrook, Town Centre & residential areas around the town, Aviary estate, Stoneham, Lakeside & Fleming Park and Southampton / Eastleigh Airport. Team consists of 7 PCSO's and 6 Pc's along with Special Constables and volunteers. Sgt Spellerberg reports to (sector) Inspector Douglas.

PC Jamie Kelly

Member of the town centre beat (1) team, which also covers the residential area up to Derby Road, Campbell Road and as far as Bishopstoke Rugby Club. This beat includes the industrial areas of Chickenhall Lane. Member of the tactical cycle team and usually seen patrolling on his Cube Attention mountain bike.

Active every duty in disrupting criminal activity, targeting those who choose to commit crime. Keen user of twitter, follow Pc Kelly @EastleighPolice and #fedsonpeds.

PC Robert Thomas

Member of the beat (1) team, covering the town centre, across to Bishopstoke Rugby Club, Campbell Road and the gird roads as far South as Derby Rd. Link officer to Pub Watch. Actively targeting those committing crime in Eastleigh and protecting the vulnerable.

PC Heather Turton

Member of the town centre beat (1) team. This beat covers the area between The Hub at Bishopstoke, town centre, grid residential roads adjoining the town South to Derby Road and also including Campbell Road. Works in partnership with Shop Watch to keep those who commit crime in the town. Passionate about keeping residents of Eastleigh safe.

PCSO Tom Blyth

Member of the town centre beat (1) team. residential area up to Derby Road, Campbell Road and as far as Bishopstoke Rugby Club. This beat includes the industrial areas of Chickenhall Lane. Along with Pc Heather Turton assists in the running of the Shop Watch scheme. Contact officer for Energy Youth Club and Council Civil enforcement officers.

PCSO Tina Fry

Member of the town centre beat (1) team. residential area up to Derby Road, Campbell Road and as far as Bishopstoke Rugby Club. This beat includes the industrial areas of Chickenhall Lane. Along with Pc Rob Thomas assists in the running of the Pub Watch scheme. Point of contact for Norwood School as well as the Neighbourhood watch schemes operating on this beat.

SC Sam MacDonald

Supports regular officers on the Central Eastleigh Safer Neighbourhoods team. Has the same warranted powers as regular officers. Assisted in regular weekly patrols and during pre planned events.

SC Joe Earley

New member to the Central Safer Neighbourhoods team, completed initial training & now under a period of tutoring with Pc Thomas. Has the same warranted powers as a regular officer. Involved in a number of operations and safer neighbourhoods patrol.

About this neighbourhood

The beat area of 'Eastleigh Central' comprises of the main shopping precinct in the town including the Swan Centre and Vue cinema complex. The residential roads surrounding the town centre as far South as Derby Road, Campbell Road, the railway yards and East as far as The Hub.

Many of the shops and pubs within the town centre are part of the shop / pub watch initiative. A modern CCTV system covers a large proportion of the town centre. The beat is covered by three police officers and two police community support officers, assisted by special constables and volunteers.

The beat is one of the busiest within the Eastleigh District, with many businesses, residents and visitors, yet still Eastleigh has low crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Safer Neighbourhoods team for this area are passionate about reducing crime and ASB, protecting vulnerable people and targeting those who commit crime.

You can influence local priorities by attending a beat surgery or public meeting, by email, web or call 101.

The force responsible for policing and crime prevention in this area is Hampshire Constabulary.

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