Crime | Posted on February 12th, 2025 | return to news
Crime levels down at Poole Bus Station
The bus station had been a cause of concern for Dorset Police with numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour over the years.
There has been a fall in incidents of anti-social behaviour in Poole Bus Station.
MP for Poole, Neil Duncan-Jordan asked for a meeting with Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick to discuss what has over the years been a source of concern.
Sidwick said: “Poole Bus Station has been a focus for Dorset Police and our partners, who have worked collaboratively and intensively to tackle issues including anti-social behaviour. I am pleased to say that in the past three years the number of incidents and the severity of these incidents have reduced significantly. In 2022, the total number of reported incidents at the bus station was 214. Last year, this dropped to 87, with efforts focused on reducing this even further.”
He said the local Neighbourhood Policing Team had been effective in tackling issues which arise, in partnership with the local authority and other agencies.
Sidwick added: “From the challenges faced at this location in 2019 through to the present day, significant improvements have taken place including physical changes to the site and extra CCTV – both part of a raft of recommendations implemented following advice from Dorset Police’s Crime Prevention Design adviser.
“I want to reassure the public that work will continue to ensure this location is safe for everyone.
“I take nothing away from the concerns of the public when serious incidents occur however, and I know feeling safe is much more than just seeing a reduction in crime statistics. While these numbers are important to sort the facts from the perception, there is always more we can do to demonstrate the difference we are making – and we will.”
He urged people to report any issues they have seen or have experienced directly to Dorset Police on 101, or via the Dorset Police website.
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