Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood/isle-of-wight/south-wight/wight-rural-south/Wight Rural South covers a vast area of the islands rural communities. These are made up of 10 Parish Councils. Arreton, Newchurch, Rookley, Shorwell, Brighstone, Chale, Godshill, Wroxall, Chillerton & Gatcombe, Niton & Whitwell.
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 rural crime
Action
We will work closely with communities to identify rural 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
Beat Surgery - Raj Premier Stores, Apse Heath
Informal meeting where the community can discuss policing issues with their local officer - PCSO Justin Keefe
Where: 2 Ventnor Road, Apse Heath Isle of Wight
When: 15 September 2025 at 10:00 - 15 September 2025 at 10:30
Beat Surgery - Arreton Post Office
Informal meeting where the community can discuss policing issues with their local officer - PCSO Justin Keefe
Where: Main Road, Arreton Isle of Wight
When: 15 September 2025 at 10:45 - 15 September 2025 at 11:15
Beat Surgery - Co-Op Store
Informal meeting where the community can discuss policing issues with their local officer - PCSO Justin Keefe
Where: Main Road Rookley Isle of Wight
When: 15 September 2025 at 11:30 - 15 September 2025 at 12:00
Beat Surgery - Niton Exchange
Informal meeting with the local PCSO where the community can discuss policing issues - PCSO Justin Keefe
Where: The Exchange, High Street, Niton Isle of Wight
When: 17 September 2025 at 10:30 - 17 September 2025 at 11:30
Beat Surgery - The View. Wroxall Community Centre
PCSO Keefe will be holding his monthly Beat Surgery.
Where: Stenbury Hall Station Road, Wroxall, Ventnor
When: 18 September 2025 at 10:00 - 18 September 2025 at 11:00
Beat Surgery - Godshill Post Office
Monthly Beat Surgery with the local PCSO Justin Keefe.
Where: Godshill Post Office Hight Street Godshill Isle of Wight
When: 19 September 2025 at 09:30 - 19 September 2025 at 10:00
Beat Surgery - St. Marys Church, Whitwell
Informal meeting where the community can discuss policing issues with their local officer - PCSO Justin Keefe
Where: Whitwell Rd, Whitwell, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
When: 19 September 2025 at 10:30 - 19 September 2025 at 11:00