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About My Safer Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch

This site is an information and signposting gateway where the communities of the BCP council area can access information, and practical assistance on responding to issues in their community. Each section will inform users on how to report, what information is needed, what will happen and where additional help and support can be found.

Call 999 if you or someone is in immediate danger, or if the crime is happening right now. This site is possible thanks to the support of the Dorset PCC.

For supporting and reporting issues in our community

Who can I tell? Where can I get help? What will they need? What will they do?

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What to do if experiencing antisocial behaviour in your community

What is Anti-Social Behaviour? Anti-Social Behaviour is any act that causes, or is likely to...

How to address the issue"What to do if experiencing antisocial behaviour in your community"
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Dealing with Phone Scams

Who should I contact to tell them about the issue? You can report fraud, cybercrime,...

How to address the issue"Dealing with Phone Scams"
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Dog related issues

Who should I contact to tell them about the issue? Matters relating to dogs fall...

How to address the issue"Dog related issues"
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Dealing with Graffiti in your community

How do I report graffiti? To report graffiti on Council property, for example, bus stops, road...

How to address the issue"Dealing with Graffiti in your community"
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Dealing with Fly Tipping

Fly tipping makes our communities unsightly and apart from damaging the environment can be unsafe....

How to address the issue"Dealing with Fly Tipping"
Speeding vehicles

Addressing speeding vehicles in your community

Speeding vehicles are not only dangerous but can cause distress and concern in our communities....

How to address the issue"Addressing speeding vehicles in your community"
BULLYING AND DISCRIMINATION

Worried about or experiencing bullying, intimidation or threats?

Bullying, victimisation and hate crime should not ever be excused or tolerated in our community....

How to address the issue"Worried about or experiencing bullying, intimidation or threats?"
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Scams, what to do if you think you have been a victim

Who can help you if you have been scammed You can report fraud, cybercrime, online...

How to address the issue"Scams, what to do if you think you have been a victim"
Abandoned vehicles

What to do about abandoned vehicles

Abandoned vehicle can cause concern or a safety issue This covers vehicles that appear to...

How to address the issue"What to do about abandoned vehicles"
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Worried or suspect drug activity in the community?

Who can you contact to tell them about the issue? Please contact Dorset Police on...

How to address the issue"Worried or suspect drug activity in the community?"
Social media bullying

Actions to take if experiencing bullying through social media

Social Media Bullying Dorset Police receive a number of calls per day in relation to...

How to address the issue"Actions to take if experiencing bullying through social media"
Tackling neighbourhood disputes

What to do if experiencing neighbourhood disputes

Who can help you with neighbourhood disputes. Firstly, you should try and resolve the problem...

How to address the issue"What to do if experiencing neighbourhood disputes"

Online Reporting Tools

Quick links to online reporting systems,

Dorset Police report a crime

Dorset Police

You can report to Dorset Police via Do It Online If life is in danger or a crime is in progress call 999...

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BCP Council

BCP ( Bournemouth Christchurch Poole)  Council supporting local residents BCP Council provide a range of services and facilities to support local residents, businesses and...

Action Fraud online reporting too

Cyber Crime

They provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and cyber crime. The easiest way to report fraud and cyber crime...

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Community Messaging

Dorset Alert is a two way community messaging system operated by Dorset Police, which allows us to exchange information with you by email...

Dorset Police need your help to keep our roads safe

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Get safe online this summer

For those who want to stay safe online this website contains lots of useful tips and up-to-date online safety advice and can be accessed at: www.getsafeonline.org.

There is a monthly newsletter that provides tips and the latest advice on how to stay safe online, as well as highlighting any particularly prevalent scams to look out for. If you would like to sign up for this, please feel free to at: https://www.getsafeonline.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

Latest News and Information

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In the last 12 months, Dorset victims lost £25.8M to fraud

September 7, 2023

Dorset Police is delighted to announce the creation of a new fraud protect officer role to help raise awareness and protect victims across the county. The role will involve...

Find out more"In the last 12 months, Dorset victims lost £25.8M to fraud"
David Sidwick PCC for Dorset

September update from the PCC

September 1, 2023

It’s National Crime Week and so far we have seen several announcements from the Home Office that affect policing in Dorset. I’d like to take this opportunity to talk...

Find out more"September update from the PCC"
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Road safety in Dorset

August 25, 2023

It is National Road Victims Month and I’d like to use my newsletter this week to tell you more about the work going on to keep us all safe...

Find out more"Road safety in Dorset"
David Sidwick PCC for Dorset

DocBike charity to launch a motorcycle anti-theft initiative.

August 21, 2023

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), David Sidwick, has joined forces with the DocBike charity to launch a motorcycle anti-theft initiative. The initiative aims to reduce motorcycle, moped and...

Find out more"DocBike charity to launch a motorcycle anti-theft initiative."
WHATSAPP

Watch out for this WhatsApp scam

August 4, 2023

Large community and religious WhatsApp groups are being targeted by scammers who infiltrate them to try and deceive their members into sending them money. Since January of this year,...

Find out more"Watch out for this WhatsApp scam"
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Warning to public as detectives investigate watch robbery series

July 19, 2023

Members of the public are being urged to remain vigilant as police investigate a series of watch robberies in Bournemouth town centre. Detailed investigations are underway into at least...

Find out more"Warning to public as detectives investigate watch robbery series"
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PCC invites you to take the OPCC annual survey

July 15, 2023

Last summer, I asked you to complete a safety survey to tell me how ‘safe’ you felt in your community. I also wanted to know how ‘visible and connected’...

Find out more"PCC invites you to take the OPCC annual survey"
David Sidwick PCC for Dorset

Two Years On: Fight Violent Crime and High Harm – Update from the PCC

July 7, 2023

As we move further into my third year as Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, I’d like to continue to look back and update you on the progress that...

Find out more"Two Years On: Fight Violent Crime and High Harm – Update from the PCC"
ASB Awareness week

Dorset Police supports ASB Awareness Week 2023

July 4, 2023

Dorset Police has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in the county safe. Running from July 3 to 9, ASB Awareness Week 2023...

Find out more"Dorset Police supports ASB Awareness Week 2023"

Scams – please don’t be a victim

Below are just a few facts - the amount and level of scams is endless and everyday a new scam is developed to try and trick you out of your money.

66%

of adults in the UK regularly targeted by scammers

54%

Of scams were fake deliveries or parcels

41%

of scams pretended to be from the government or council

12%

Were by someone offering a quick rich or fake investment scheme

More help and support

These organisations can also provide help and support

Action Fraud The National fraud and cybercrime reporting centre

Action Fraud

ActionFraud is the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre. They provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and cyber crime. The easiest way to report fraud and cyber crime is by using thier online reporting tool. Follow think link...

Get more information
Dorset Alert Sign up to receive notifications of crimes and incidents

Dorset Alert

Information on crime, antisocial behaviour, community events and more Dorset Alert is a two way community messaging system operated by Dorset Police, which allows us to exchange information with you by email or phone at no cost to you.The system is designed to allow...

Get more information
ASB help panel link

ASB HELP

ASB Help is a registered charity in England and Wales set up to provide advice and support to victims of anti-social behaviour. ASB Help aims to provide information and advice to interested parties and members of the public involved with and suffering from anti-social behaviour. We...

Get more information
Crime Stoppers Your call will not be traced, and is totally confidential

Crimestoppers

Give information anonymously Crimestoppers are an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously. When you contact them , your anonymity is guaranteed – whether you choose to contact them on 0800 555 111 or by...

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Bobby Van Dorset

The Bobby Van

Securing your property The service is free of charge and aimed at reducing crime and the fear of crime, helping people to feel safe and secure in their own homes. The aim of the Bobby Van is to reduce the level of domestic burglary...

Get more information
Office of the Dorset PCC

Dorset PCC

The overarching role of the PCC is to deliver an effective and efficient police service in Dorset. This will be achieved by holding the Force to account on behalf of local people. he PCC is supported in undertaking these duties by staff in the Office...

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Dorset Victim Support

Dorset Victim Support

Victim Support give emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime...

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We're responsible for making sure that Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents are protected against illegal trading.

BCP Trading Standards

We're responsible for making sure that Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents are protected against illegal...

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Dorset Police Crime map

Dorset Police Crime Map

Explore the latest crime statistics, find the force responsible in any area, read about how...

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North Bournemouth Crime Prevention Panel

Over 30 years of service to the community

NBCPP Virtual NHW

Bournemouth Virtual Neighbourhood Watch

Bournemouth Virtual Neighbourhood Watch is to provide a network opportunity to gain information, and to...

Know More"Bournemouth Virtual Neighbourhood Watch"
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ScampaK Project

ScampaK  gives you the tools and information to fight the fraudsters at their own game....

Know More"ScampaK Project"
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Operation Relentless

My Safer Bournemouth is supported by the Dorset PCC Operation Relentless. The North Bournemouth Crime...

Know More"Operation Relentless"

Access to food map

The access to food map is made with information gathered and shared through the partnership. This map shows the variety of community food support and what is available throughout Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, and how you can access it.

Access the food map

Our Partner Organisations

Working together for a safer Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Find us on Social Media

  • Bournemouth Virtual Neighbourhood Watch
  • Dorset Police Facebook
  • BCP Council Facebook
  • Dorset Police Twitter

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • In the last 12 months, Dorset victims lost £25.8M to fraud September 7, 2023
  • September update from the PCC September 1, 2023
  • Road safety in Dorset August 25, 2023
  • DocBike charity to launch a motorcycle anti-theft initiative. August 21, 2023
  • Watch out for this WhatsApp scam August 4, 2023
  • Warning to public as detectives investigate watch robbery series July 19, 2023

Search My Safer Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole

In memory of Paul Payne

You helped make Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole a safer place to live.

About “The My Safer” websites

This site and it’s sister site My Safer Dorset has been developed by North Bournemouth Crime Prevention Panel who are the main umbrella organization for community safety and crime prevention in the Bournemouth area and beyond. It initiates projects as well as acting as a catalyst for other agencies, within the partnership of crime prevention and community safety.

ABOUT THE STATISTICS 

Stats on this site are from Police UK >> and refer to the Town of Bournemouth only and not the BCP area

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