Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood/portsmouth/portsmouth-north/paulsgrove/The area covers Paulsgrove and Port Solent. Paulsgrove is a residential area of social housing which is located outside the north of the city and sits between Cosham in the East and Portchester in the West sitting on the slopes of Portsdown Hill. To the south is the busy A27 a main artery that connects Portsmouth to Fareham, with a number of industrial estates, supermarkets and drive-through restaurants.
Allaway Avenue is the longest road in Paulsgrove. It runs from east to west and connects Paulsgrove to Southampton Road in the East and to the outskirts of Portchester in the West. It is a busy main road that provides access to residential areas within Paulsgrove consisting of social housing, multi occupancy and single occupancy dwellings which are punctuated by a number of schools and open spaces with park areas. At the centre of Allaway Avenue is a sizeable parade of shops with a number of bus stops either side. The main issue for Allaway Avenue is that of Rowdy and Inconsiderate Behaviour.
Current Priorities
Issue
Tackling anti-social behaviour hot spots
Action
We will continue to identify and increase visible patrols in areas that have been raised as ASB concerns. We will work with statutory partners to problem solve and address the issues.
Issue
Tackling urban crime – in particular shoplifting
Action
We will work closely with businesses and communities to identify crime trends and series and then tackle and problem solve in partnership.
Issue
Keeping town centres safe
Action
We will increase visibility and police action to tackle crime and disorder in identified town centres across the summer months.
Upcoming Events
Paulsgrove Lets Talk Community Engagement
Lets Talk, Community Beat Surgery outside the shops, engaging with public who may have questions or queries.
Where: Allaway Avenue Shops Allaway Avenue Paulsgrove
When: 23 September 2025 at 14:00 - 23 September 2025 at 16:00