Crime in Chalk Valleys, Dorset
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near London Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Holcombe Mead Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Major'S Common Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Major'S Common Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Brockhampton Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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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
June Update:
- Multi-agency approach is taking place,
- Proactive patrols are also taking place,
- Persons have been removed from a property to protect the resident.
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
June Update:
- Key individual arrested and returned to prison,
- Proactive patrols have taken place,
- No reports of theft related offences since 1st April 2026.
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
Engagement Events
Community Contact Point @ Waitrose
other10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Waitrose & Partners, Le Neubourg Way Gillingham
Mobile Police Station @ Lidl, Shaftesbury
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Lidl, Christy's Lane Shaftesbury
Community Contact Point with the Rural Crime Team
other2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Chettle Village Stores, Blandford Forum
Community Contact Point @ The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
The Exchange - Arts Centre, Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton
Multi-Agency Drop-In @ Open House, Shaftesbury
other11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
The Father's House, Christy's Lane Shaftesbury
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