Knowing who to contact in an emergency

Our Security team are a friendly bunch!

But they are here when you need them

If a crime is ongoing or a medical or fire related emergency always ring 999.

If you are on campus or in Halls of Residence and there is an emergency, contact the University Security Team at 023 8059 3311 (the phone number is also on the back of your student ID card).

Our Security team have a number of different roles, the main one is to keep you safe whilst you’re at Southampton but they’re also there to provide advice and guidance to students, staff and visitors, manage and monitor campus-wide CCTV systems, and are available 24-hours a day as a point of call. 

All of the Security Team are first-aid training. 

If you do experience an emergency whilst living with us here are the contact details you will need;

Contact the Security Team

Emergency contact number for Campus Security
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 3311
(Ext: 23311)
Building 32, University Road
Highfield Campus

Important contact details
University Security Central Control Room (CCR)
Emergency contact Tel: +44 (0)23 80593311
(Ext: 23311)

Non-emergency contact Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2811
(Ext: 22811)

If you have an emergency because you or someone else is at risk and are not on campus or in a University-owned building, you will need to contact the emergency services;
999 (free number for police, ambulance or fire services)

Our uniformed Security Team are available 24/7, 7 days a week at all University sites on and off campus so it’s reassuring to know you’re looked after well here at Southampton.