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)
Crimes and priorities
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Oct 2023
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Violence and sexual offences
102 -
Anti-social behaviour
66 -
Criminal damage and arson
28 -
Public order
24
Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | 287 | 8% |
| Dec 2022 | 284 | 7.9% |
| Jan 2023 | 294 | 8.2% |
| Feb 2023 | 249 | 6.9% |
| Mar 2023 | 367 | 10.2% |
| Apr 2023 | 290 | 8% |
| May 2023 | 328 | 9.1% |
| Jun 2023 | 304 | 8.4% |
| Jul 2023 | 322 | 8.9% |
| Aug 2023 | 301 | 8.4% |
| Sep 2023 | 290 | 8% |
| Oct 2023 | 287 | 8% |