Crime in Wimborne Minster, Dorset
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Eden Grove Map | Anti-social behaviour: 7Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Cuthbury Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Ainsley Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Rugby Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 3Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Hardy Crescent Map | Drugs: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Rodway Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Wimborne Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Tarrant Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Redcotts Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
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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
June Update:
- Individuals identified for ASB. Police and partners are working together on interventions to address behaviours.
- A key pair, who have targeted vulnerable people, have been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
- Community Contact Points (CCPs) have taken place in collaboration with Local Councillors to engage with the community.
- Work with local schools is taking place.
- A number of dispersal notices have been issued and arrests made.
May 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
June Update:
- Reports in offending have decreased, though we are alive to the fact this problem is not resolved. In the past 31 days only 4 reports have been made to Police,
- A number of reports are undergoing investigation,
- Hi-Visibility patrols will continue,
- Engagement with shops will continue
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
Engagement Events
Community Contact Point @ Nationwide, Ferndown
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Nationwide Building Society, 78-80 Victoria Road Ferndown
Mobile Police Station @ Sainsbury's, Ferndown
other3:30 PM — 5:30 PM
Sainsbury's, 597 Ringwood Road Ferndown
Mobile Police Station @ Sainsbury's, Ferndown
other3:30 PM — 5:30 PM
Sainsbury's, 597 Ringwood Road Ferndown
Mobile Police Station @ Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre
other3:30 PM — 5:30 PM
Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre, Manor Road Verwood
Community Contact Point @ SPAR, West Moors
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
SPAR West Moors, 147 Station Road Ferndown
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