WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Dorset Police Police

beacon Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for beacon, localized within dorset.

Total Crimes

12
trending_down -7.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

24.19per 1k
trending_down -6.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

5,178

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences9
Anti-social Behaviour2
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near St Annes Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Public order: 1
8
On or near Stour Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Forge End Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Elbury View Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Church Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Safety comparison within dorset district.

Local Rank

#28safest in dorset

National Safety

Top 20%Safest

City Average

49.95per 1k

Local Policing

North Dorset Rural

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Local Priorities

ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour)

Location:
Sturminster Newton- Stour Castle.

Issue:
Drug related ASB by those residing and visiting specific address and surrounding area, causing distress to local other local residents and the wider town.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Collaborate with the Community Safety partnership and local housing providers to look at a wide range of options and interventions,
- Engage with the local community to reassure and develop intelligence,
- Take robust action where offences are committed.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a new local priority recorded for the area and we will provide an action update in May.

Actioned: 1 Jul 2026

Acquisitive Crime

Location:
Marnhull.

Issue:
There has been a recent increase in thefts related matters in Marnhull which has affected the resident and business community.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Hotspot patrols,
- Work with Rural crime team,
- Engage with the public to reassure and provide crime prevention advice - including Community contact points (dates to be published),
- Collaborate with partners.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a new local priority recorded for the area and we will provide an action update in May.

Actioned: 1 Jul 2026

Engagement Events

MAY28

Community Contact Point @ Waitrose, Gillingham

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Waitrose & Partners, Le Neubourg Way Gillingham

JUN11

Mobile Police Station @ Lidl, Shaftesbury

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Lidl, Christy's Lane Shaftesbury

JUN12

Community Contact Point @ The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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The Exchange - Arts Centre, Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton

JUN16

Multi-Agency Drop-In @ Open house, Shaftesbury

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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The Father's House, Christy's Lane Shaftesbury

JUN25

Community Contact Point @ Waitrose

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Waitrose & Partners, Le Neubourg Way Gillingham

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