Crime in ferndown north, dorset
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Princes Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Larks Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Dunnock Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map | Burglary: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Larks Rise Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Pomona Close Map | Burglary: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) in Corfe Mullen
Location:
Corfe Mullen.
Issue:
Youths in the local area have been causing a range of issues affecting the local area. Children have been using catapults to shoot are various pieces of road furniture and private property causing damage. Other issues relate to knocking on doors of vulnerable people and frightening them.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Conduct high visibility patrols,
- We will hold engagement with the local community, through interaction of foot patrol and Community Contact Points,
- We will cork in collaboration with local schools,
- We will work in collaboration with partner agencies such as the community safety partnership, working on education and interventions.
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.
However, some work has already taken place as per below.
April Update:
- Community contact points (CCPs) have been placed in Corfe Mullen to support engagement with the public to listen to concerns, obtain intelligence and share the work we have already completed.
- Joint working with you social services and schools.
- Hi-visibility foot patrols in key locations.
- Disruption of planned ASB by youths.
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
Shoplifting
Location :
Ferndown.
Issue:
Ferndown has seen an increase in reported shoplifting leading to losses to businesses and concern for the public.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We will complete high visibility patrols,
- Targeted action on offenders,
- We will hold engagement with local stores on crime prevention.
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
Mobile Police Station @ Sainsbury's Ferndown
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Sainsbury's, 597 Ringwood Road Ferndown
Mobile Police Station @ outside Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre
other3:30 PM — 5:30 PM
Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre, Manor Road Verwood
Mobile Police Station @ Allendale Community Centre
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road Wimborne
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