Theft, break ins and burglary are just some of the risks faced by those in charge of security at schools.
Read this local crime report covering a recent burglary at a school in Hampshire.
Key facts
- A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following a burglary and criminal damage at Greenfields Junior School.
- Police say over £5,000 worth of damage was caused during the incident on 6 August.
- Officers continue to investigate and are appealing for further information.
What happened at the Greenfields Junior School burglary?
Between 4.30am and 9am on 6 August, offenders broke into Greenfields Junior School in Hartley Wintney. Police confirmed that a “significant amount” of criminal damage was caused, valued at more than £5,000.
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Who has been arrested in connection with the burglary?
On 10 August, officers arrested a 14-year-old boy from Hartley Wintney on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal, and criminal damage. He has since been released on bail with conditions while enquiries continue.
How are the police handling the investigation?
Hampshire Police have appealed for information from the public. Anyone with knowledge of the incident, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area, is urged to call 101 quoting reference 44250352764.
Why is school burglary such a concern?
Burglary and vandalism at schools cause disruption to children’s education. Furthermore, it adds financial strain through repair costs, and creates safety concerns for staff and pupils. Incidents often take place during holidays or overnight when sites are empty and less secure.
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To see how incidents like this fit into the wider picture, read our Hampshire school crime report (2025), which covers recent cases, regional crime data, and advice for safeguarding local education sites.
What security measures can help prevent school burglaries?
“Schools are attractive targets because of valuable equipment and often minimal out-of-hours security. Installing monitored CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control makes it much harder for intruders to get in and cause damage.”
— Chris Clifton, Director, Safeguard Systems
Further reading
For the official police statement, see the original report on the Hampshire Police website.
Furthermore, if you are looking to improve school security, call us now on 0800 689 1835.
