A new Single Non Emergency Number - 101 - was launched at 12 noon today.
Anyone in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight will be able dial this number to report a range of incidents.
The number can dialled using both land line and mobile networks but will only work in the geographical boundaries of the two counties.
The receiving call centre is located at police HQ Winchester who, when the call relates to council services, will either pass the information to the relevant council or transfer the caller to a council call centre.
The police 0845-045-4545 remains in operation as does the Its Your Call Number 0845 605 2222 although the latter will eventually be subsumed by 101. Calls to 101 will be charged at 10p per call although from public call boxes and some mobile networks it will be free.
What the number is for:
1. Anti Social Behaviour, including: Graffiti, vandalism, deliberate damage to property Intimidation and harassment, begging Kerb crawling/prostitution People being drunk or rowdy in public places People dealing drugs.
2. Street Defects: Street lighting, damage to road signs
3. Nuisance Rubbish: Fly tipping, litter and waste
4. Vehicles: Abandoned or nuisance vehicles
5. Noise Nuisance: Noisy neighbours or loud parties
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