Crime in Penn Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Alington Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Bournemouth Road Map | Shoplifting: 2Drugs: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Ponsonby Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Ashley Road Map | Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Belle Vue Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Edward Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Highwood Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Woking Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Munster Road Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
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Poole South
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Drug related activity & ASB
Location:
Turlin Moor
Issue:
We have identified a property which is associated with drug related activity and ASB
We know how impactful this has been on those in the locality.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Working with our partners from BCP to understand the causes
- Dedicated Officer takin ownership of the issues
- Increased targeted activity and visits
- Owning investigations stemming from the address and those attending it
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
June Update:
- We are now monitoring the impact the action taken has had
- We have refreshed training for officers for use of the forensic spray to tackle ASB
- We continue to patrol at key times to tackle this issue
May Update:
- We have arrested a male for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and he has been released whilst the investigation continues
- We have seized illegal e-bikes from the community
April Update:
- We are reviewing the overall impact of our work
- We have set up alerts on key offenders to robustly deal with them
- We are reviewing reports and looking to build them together for court.
March Update:
- We have arrested a male on prison recall.
- We are awaiting sentencing in Crown Court for another male.
- We are continuing to review the intelligence and the Hamworthy Team are leading the response
February update:
- We have arrested the male in question
- He has been charged with multiple offences and been remanded in prison
- We have submitted a Criminal Behaviour Order
- We are continuing to investigate the outstanding offences
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Anti-social Behaviour (ASB)
Location:
Poole Bus Station and the High Street
Issue:
Over the last few weeks we have noticed a small increase in calls for service in this area. We will see increases like this in well populated and attended areas in town centres. This is focus for us under the Neighbourhood Police Guarantee.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We will maintain our high visibility hotspot policing model with targeted foot patrols by the team
- We will continue with out monthly engagements in the Dolphin Centre
- We will track our progress and calls for service
- We will deliver with our partners from BPC, including CSAS, as well the Centre and the BID
- We will take positive action to reduce the demand and make the environment more positive for all
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
June Update:
- We now have a new PCSO for this area to continue the work
- We have obtained the CBO in Court
- We are working through the outstanding matters linked to this male
May Update:
- We have seen a reduction in the offending in this area.
- We have obtained the Criminal Behaviour Order submitted to court.
- We will continue our patrols and working with town centre partners
April Update: We are renewing this priority to look at further solutions
March Update:
- We have arrested the male in question
- He has been charged with multiple offences and been remanded in prison
- We have submitted a Criminal Behaviour Order
- We are continuing to investigate the outstanding offences
February update:
- We have arrested a male on prison recall.
- We are awaiting sentencing in Crown Court for another male.
- We are continuing to review the intelligence and the Hamworthy Team are leading the response
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
Community Engagement Sandbanks Beach
other2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Sandbanks Beach, Banks Road Poole
Community Contact Point - The Dolphin Centre
other3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
The Dolphin Poole, 110 Dolphin Centre Poole
Community Contact Point - Costa Coffee Broadstone
other3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Costa Coffee, Unit 2-14 Dunyeats Road Broadstone
Community Contact Point - The Dolphin Centre
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
The Dolphin Poole, 110 Dolphin Centre Poole
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