Local Priorities Burglary - Residential Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Burglary - Residential, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

A burglar has been jailed for four years after he stole items from homes in Basingstoke and Overton.

John Shrubshall, 47, of Moriston Close, Reading, gained access to a property on Old Kempshott Lane on 2 June and stole a bag which contained fishing equipment.

He was arrested at the scene and was in possession of screwdrivers, gloves, a snood and a torch. All items were seized.

Winchester Crown Court also heard that Shrubshall stole jewellery and cash after gaining access to a property on Waltham Road in Overton on 11 March.

He pleaded guilty and was jailed for four years at Winchester Crown Court on Friday 4 July.

Read more here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshire/news/news/2025/july/burglar-jailed-for-four-years-after-incidents-in-basingstoke-and-overton/

Burglary is a particularly invasive crime that can have a lasting impact on victims. If you have been a victim and need support and help, you should have been offered the services of Victim Support. You may have declined at the time, or not noticed the offer, but can refer yourself at any time by either calling 0808 168 9111 or visiting their website www.victimsupport.org.uk.

Burglars do not want to get caught, so taking action to make your home or business premises safe and less attractive to thieves can go a long way to reducing the risk.

If looking to take positive action to prevent yourself from being a victim of this type of crime, help and advice can be found on the https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/

Neighbourhood Watch is about people getting together with their neighbours to take action to reduce crime. They're community initiatives owned and run by their members which are supported by the police but not owned by them, although we sometimes run them. They work by developing a close relationship between community members and the local police.

Go to Neighbourhood Watch website to find out what groups are active in your area and to register to join.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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