Crime in Winterborne North, Dorset
Comprehensive safety analysis for Winterborne North, localized within Dorset.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 3Other theft: 2Drugs: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Pigeon Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Southover Close Map | Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near New Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bournemouth Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Crawford Park Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near High Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Abbey View Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Tackling ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) with E-Bikes.
Location:
Throughout Blandford.
Issue:
ASB riding of some E-bikes is causing significant concern to the public and intimidation.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We will engage with the public to try and reassure, whilst also trying to identify offenders,
- We will complete hotspot patrols,
- We will utilise local CCTV,
- We will use proactive policing powers and where possible seize bikes.
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
June Update:
- Officers have been targeting known youths and areas with hi-visibility proactive patrols within the town,
- CCTV is under regular review to identify offences and those involved
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
Drug Related Violent Crime and Intimidation.
Location:
Blandford.
Issue:
Violent crime and damage has occurred recently in the town which is strongly believed to be linked with local drug dealing. These crimes have significantly impacted the wider community who are not involved in such activity.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We will develop intelligence,
- We will engage with the public and reassure,
- We will complete high visibility patrols and proactive use of police powers.
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
June Update:
- Police have arrested 4x people in relation to associated violence within the town,
- We are working with partners to support ASB and housing legislation,
- We have safeguarded children with association to a group,
- We have completed hi-visibility patrols,
- We continue to develop intelligence on this topic.
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
Engagement Events
Community Contact Point @ M&S Foodhall
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
M&S Foodhall, Langton Road Blandford Forum
Community Contact Point @ M&S Foodhall
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
M&S Foodhall, Langton Road Blandford Forum
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