Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Dorset Police is committed to delivering exceptional local policing, putting local communities at the heart of everything we do and to providing a safe county for everyone.
Each ward area has a dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by a Neighbourhood Enforcement team and Rural crime team that collaborate with partners and stakeholders to target activity, tackling issues that are important to local communities.
We are committed to ensuring our teams are visible, connected, and accessible, through regular engagement opportunities.To view our pledge to support your area, please select Neighbourhood Engagement Commitment (NEC). If you'd like to receive regular updates about what we're doing in your area, sign up to Dorset Alert.
Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Location:
The Triangle
Describe the issue & its affects:
We have seen reports of ASB and street drinking in the Triangle area of Bournemouth, causing nuisance to local businesses and the community
What action will you take to tackle the issue:- High visibility and plain clothes patrols.
- Community contact point.
- Robust enforcement of legislation.
- Use of stop and search and section 35 dispersal notices.
- Engagement with partner agencies such as ASB team, CSAS and environmental services.Action taken:
October update:
- This is a newly refreshed priority for the area and updates will follow. -
Priority:
Drug Dealing
Location:
Suffolk Road and Upper GardensDescribe the issue & its affects:
We have seen an increase in reports of drug dealing in the area, causing frustration to the local community. The impact of drug dealing are well documented, particularly the effects on the vulnerable drug users.What action will you take to tackle the issue:
- High and plain clothes patrols.
- Engagement with support services such as we are with you and St Mungos.
- Utilising powers such as stop and search, and section 35 dispersal notices.
- Robust enforcement for those found to be committing crimes.Action taken:
October update:
- This is a newly refreshed priority for the area and updates will follow -
Priority:
Retail Crime
Location:
Queens RoadDescribe the issue & its affects:
We have seen an increase in shoplifting in the Queens Road area of Bournemouth, impacting local retailers.What action will you take to tackle the issue:
- Hi-visibility patrols.
- Engagement with the effected premises.
- Positive action when suspects are identified.
- Utilise criminal and civil legislation to bring offenders to justice.Action taken:
October update:
- This is a newly refreshed priority for the area and updates will follow