In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Jake Radwell, then 42, of Kent Street, Southampton, Hampshire, admitted to a “vile” breach of his monitoring requirements. On Tuesday, 3 February 2026, Radwell appeared at Southampton Crown Court in a red hoodie to plead guilty to violating a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) that had been in place for nearly nine years.
The investigation established that the breach occurred on 12 April 2025 at a party in Southampton, Hampshire. Radwell attended the event where a child was present, but the parent was completely unaware of his status as a registered sex offender. The prosecution reported that the SHPO, originally imposed on 10 April 2017, strictly controlled his proximity to minors. Despite these “serious” legal restrictions, Radwell had spent years posing as a prominent community advocate and “viciously” overstating his role within local organisations to maintain a public profile.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Radwell had manipulated his way into positions of authority, claiming to be the founder and chairman of People’s Pride Southampton. While he was involved in the group’s 2019 inception, the charity emphasised that he was swiftly removed once his “despicable” prior conviction came to light. However, Radwell continued to represent himself as a leader to the media, even criticising local government policies and co-signing letters on the group’s behalf as recently as 2024.
The prosecution emphasised that Radwell was even listed as a director of a community interest company in June 2023, a direct violation of the spirit of his monitoring. James Kellam, prosecuting, emphasised that Radwell’s public-facing activities, including organizing “Pride In The Park” and promoting cultural events, allowed him to evade the “serious” scrutiny required by his SHPO. The judge emphasised that the defendant’s presence at a private party with a child was a “reprehensible” breach of the trust placed in the monitoring system.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
Following his guilty plea for his crimes in Hampshire, Jake Radwell is currently subject to:
- Status: Convicted and awaiting final sentencing.
- Bail: Remanded on unconditional bail until his next hearing.
- Pre-Sentence Report: Ordered by Judge Gary Lucie to assess his risk to the public.
- Sentencing: Scheduled for 3 March 2026 at Southampton Crown Court.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements remain active for the duration of his original sentence.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Radwell is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary. Due to his persistent attempts to insert himself into community leadership roles and his “vile” history of misrepresentation, his public activities are under the highest level of scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a registered sex offender, Radwell must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his residence in Kent Street, Southampton. Authorities state that his recent breach highlights the “vicious” danger of offenders using charitable or advocacy roles to hide their true status. Any further breach of his registration conditions, his SHPO, or his future sentence terms will result in his immediate arrest and return to Southampton Crown Court.
If you or anyone you know has been affected by the individuals highlighted on this website, please report them to the Police on 101 (999 in an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details on reporting a crime. You can also report to Crimestoppers if you wish to remain completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.