Crime in verwood, dorset
Comprehensive safety analysis for verwood, localized within dorset.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 4Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Brook Drive Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Bingham Road Map | Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Haywards Farm Close Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Oaks Mead Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Merryfield Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Heathlands Close Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Shard Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Chase Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
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Local Policing
Ringwood and Fordingbridge
Hampshire Constabulary
Local Priorities
Rural
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Rural Farm Machinery Theft - typically peaks over winter months. We will tackle offenders and work with land owners and farmers to help prevent offending.
ASB
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
We will continue to tackle the common ASB reported issues, in particular ASB drug related incidents. We will identify and increase visible patrols in areas that have been raised as ASB concerns.
Retail
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Safer Streets – We will focus on tackling retail theft, anti-social behaviour, and organised crime. Working with partners to reduce crime, reassure the public, and keep shopping areas, high streets and the like safe.
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