Crime in west purbeck, dorset
Comprehensive safety analysis for west purbeck, localized within dorset.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Pigeon Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Giddy Green Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Cologne Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ross Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near High Street Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Robertson Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Cunningham Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Jeremy Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Morris Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near West Street Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
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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
Community Contact Point @ Waitrose, Gillingham
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 @ 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
Community Contact Point @ Waitrose
other10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Waitrose & Partners, Le Neubourg Way Gillingham
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