Crime in Bearwood & Merley, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Comprehensive safety analysis for Bearwood & Merley, localized within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 6Vehicle crime: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Paddington Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Silverwood Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Plantaganet Crescent Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
| On or near King John Close Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Anchor Road Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Goldenleas Drive Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Plantagenet Crescent Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
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Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Location:
Melbury Avenue
Issue:
We have seen a small increase in reports of predominantly youth related ASB in this area, around the shops.
We are committed to identifying those individuals who are acting anti-socially and hold them to account through our partnership.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We will enhance our patrols at the key times- We will work to identify those responsible and ensure they are escalated with BCP ASB Team
- We will look to ensure that we are reviewing preventative measures to reduce the issue
- We will use dispersal notices to remove offenders from the area
- We will use our existing ASB reports to review the issue
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
June Update:
- We have carried out a day of action with the shops
- We have undertaken high visibility patrols
- We have raised this as a partnership area of focus through the Multi-Agency Problem Solving Meeting
May Update:
- We have undertaken a comprehensive review
- We are looking at opportunities to increase CCTV in the area
- We are supporting the businesses to provide the evidence needed to prosecute
- We are working with the Council and housing partners to problem solve
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Theft from motor vehicle
Location:
Rossmore area
Issue:
The team have noticed a series of theft from motor vehicles in this area. We have seen social media content of incidents as well.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We have acknowledge this as a series
- We have a dedicated officer who has pulled all the reports together and is ensuring we are collating the evidence
- We are working with our partners to problem solve
- We have highlighted this area for targeted patrols by the team, patrol and our colleagues in firearms, traffic and dogs.
- We will ensure preventative messaging at engagements is being pushed out
- We will set up alerts to be notified of new crimes and will review evidential opportunities
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
June Update:
- We are now in the investigative stage of preparation of the file for court
- We are gathering the impact these crimes have had on the community to seek the Criminal Behaviour Order
- We are reviewing new offences with the Serious Acquisitive Crime Desk
May Update:
- We have arrested a male in connection with the series of thefts from vehicles. He is now on strict bail conditions whilst we continue to obtain statements
- We have composed a Criminal Behaviour Order
- We have seen a reduction in over 50% of reported offences
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
Community Contact Point - The Dolphin Centre (ASB Team)
other3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Dolphin Centre, Poole
Community Contact Point - Costa Coffee Broadstone
other3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Costa Coffee, Unit 2-14 Dunyeats Road Broadstone
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