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Reporting Incidents
 
Please email nhwappleshaw@gmail.com with any concerns to be shared with the wider community. NHW Appleshaw also has a WhatsApp group. Send your mobile number to the group email above if you would like to be included.

Dial 101 to report an incident, or report online at www.hampshire.police.uk
Dial 999 to report a serious crime. [112 is the pan-European equivalent and can also be used in the UK]
British Sign Language (BSL): go to https://999bsl.co.uk/
Dial 159 to report a contact from your bank or request to transfer money, no matter how genuine it seems.

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Cybercrime Advice

Voluntary groups and individuals: www.hampshirecyberwatch.org
Businesses: www.ncsc.gov.uk

Rural Times – Autumn 2025

Crime Prevention Bulletin – January 2026

Read the most recent Crime Prevention Bulletin published by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary here or by selecting the Download button below.

Livestock Worrying

Sheep across the county will soon be bearing lambs and we are urging people to take care now to ensure they are not disturbing pregnant ewes. Whilst the majority of dog walkers are responsible, there are a minority who put the welfare of other animals at risk. When walking with your dog keep these key points in mind to help with the welfare of sheep:

– Keep dogs on leads or under close control around livestock
– If there is no livestock nearby, keep your dog in sight at all times and be confident it will return when called
– It is a criminal offence for a dog to actively worry livestock and the owner can be prosecuted

Posted on 25 January 2023

Collisions with deer:  advice for drivers from the British Deer Society