Safety on council estates
Action Line

Community safety on council estates


(Also known as: City Patrol)

The Community Safety Team provides high visibility patrols throughout the city between the hours of 7:00 am to 11:00pm, taking action to provide a better, cleaner, safer city.

Contact Details:

Telephone: Actionline 0800 5 19 19 19
Email: actionline@southampton.gov.uk

Details of service:

Southampton was the first council to introduce community safety officers in the UK. The Community Safety Team provides high visibility patrols throughout the city between the hours of 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, taking action to provide a better, cleaner, safer city by tackling:

Anti-social behaviour in its many forms
Litter
Rubbish dumping
Abandoned vehicles
Fly posting
Graffiti
Fly tipping
Stray dogs
Dog fouling

Further information

If you have any of the problems with community safety on your estate, such as those listed you can:
Report problems to Actionline on 0800 5 19 19 19
Report stray dogs on 023 8083 2531
Enquire about a lost dog on 023 8051 0065
Report anti-social behaviour on 0845 605 2222
Contact us via the police on the Single Non Emergency Number (SNEN) 101
Stop and talk to one of our officers on patrol
Contact your Local Housing Office.


Keeping your community safe

This section of the site tells you about what the council is doing to make the place you live safer. You can also find information about dealing with anti social behaviour.

Neighbourhood Wardens

Southampton City Council's Neighbourhood Warden Service is led by the community and covers all areas of the city. Residents can help set the priorities for Neighbourhood Wardens by raising particular issues and concerns.


Last updated: 17 March 2008

Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY - email gateway@southampton.gov.uk - tel 023 8022 3855 - minicom 023 8083 2798