Purbeck North

Burglary, vehicle crime and criminal damage

Location:
Roberts Way and Recreation Ground, Upton

Issue:
There has been a recent increase in vehicle crime and burglaries to garages and sheds where bicycles have been stolen. Criminal damage has also been caused to parts of the Recreation Ground, all of which has occurred over a few weeks.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted high-visibility patrols at key times and locations
- Detailed follow up visits to victims to provide reassurance, relevant updates and crime prevention advice
- Work alongside our colleagues in Poole to ensure we share intelligence and resources

July update:
- This is a newly recorded priority for the area (we have already conducted 2 public Community Contact Points and attended a town council meeting with our Police & Crime Commissioner to engage with local residents and partner agencies) - further updates will follow