You are saying... The growing amount of graffiti around the subways and dead end roads in Charminster leading to the Wessex Way is becoming an issue. Residents are worried that it will encourage more anti social behaviour and criminal damage.

We are doing... Directed patrols by dedicated anti social behaviour police teams and increased high visibility patrols by the local Safer Neighbourhood team. We are gathering evidence for future prosecutions and liaising with the Bournemouth Borough Council graffiti team. We have liaised with local councillors to identify a long term, partnership solution. We are working to educate young people on the nuisance of graffiti.

You are saying... Crime statistics and feedback from victims of crime have clearly indicated a current burglary issue in the Charminster area, affecting both residential and commercial properties.

We are doing... High visibility, reassurance and preventative patrols in the area as well as plain clothes patrols in targeted areas. Burglary information packs have been distributed to every household in Charminster and free home security surveys have been carried out by the local Safer Neighbourhood team. A dedicated team of officers is also working on this issue focusing on intelligence, crime scene investigation results and suspected offenders.

You are saying... That anti-social behaviour and related behaviour by vagrants around the shopping area on Charminster Road is a problem. A rise in youth anti-social behaviour has been identified now that there is a lack of youth facilities in the local area.

We are doing... Directed patrols by dedicated anti social behaviour police teams and increased high visibility patrols by the local Safer Neighbourhood team. We have liaised with local proprietors to identify the worst affected areas and the individuals involved. We have worked with Street Services to offer support and guidance to improve the quality of life for individuals involved. We have asked Bournemouth Borough Council to improve the area including tidying up where these individuals frequent. We have worked with the local Big Issue office to move the pitch outside Tesco Express in Charminster Road. Anti-social behaviour contracts have been issued to problem individuals and evidence towards anti-social behaviour orders or criminal anti-social behaviour orders is currently being gathered. We have identified a lack of youth facilities in the area and we are working closely with the relevant partner agencies to address the problem.