Dorset seventh safest area in the country
Although Dorset has seen a rise in crime by 8.2%, statistics show that it is still a pretty safe area to live.
Although Dorset has seen a rise in crime by 8.2%, statistics show that it is still a pretty safe area to live.
Hampshire policing teams joined forces with Dorset Police and Country Watch for a cross-border operation tackling reported organised crime across both areas.
There will be dedicated patrols and intelligence led proactive policing in this year’s drink and drug drive summer campaign.
As part of Operation Viper, officers from Dorset Police have executed two warrants to tackle suspected drug use and county lines across the conurbation.
Slavery is not just a crime of the past, and Dorset Police executed warrants at 10 addresses on Wednesday 29 June.
Thanks to an increase in funding, Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team has expanded, and has more resources to fight rural crime.
The annual Citizens in Policing Awards held at the RNLI College in Poole recognised the contribution of volunteers.
Applications now open in Dorset for funding from £100 to £5,000 for projects that deter antisocial behaviour.
A crackdown on county lines drug gangs operating in Dorset has been successfully launched by Dorset Police.
During the initiative, which took place between 11 and 14 April, issues affecting the lives of residents and businesses were tackled.