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I've been scammed, who can help me?

I've been scammed, who can help me?

Discover who to contact, what information they need and how they can help

There is an abandoned vehicle in my community

There is an abandoned vehicle in my community

Discover who to contact, what information they need and how they can help

I am having problems with my neighbours!

I am having problems with my neighbours!

Discover who to contact, what information they need and how they can help

I am worried about drugs and drug taking

I am worried about drugs and drug taking

Discover who to contact, what information they need and how they can help

I have a problem with dogs or other animals in my community

I have a problem with dogs or other animals in my community

Discover who to contact, what information they need and how they can help

I am being bullied and discriminated against

I am being bullied and discriminated against

Discover who to contact, what information they need and how they can help

There are speeding vehicles in my community

There are speeding vehicles in my community

Discover who to contact, what information they need and how they can help

There is graffiti and fly tipping in my community

There is graffiti and fly tipping in my community

Discover who to contact, what information they need and how they can help

About My Safer Bournemouth

This site is an information and signposting gateway where the communities of Bournemouth 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.

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Issues in our community

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

image of potential Anti Social Behaviour

What to do if experiencing antisocial behaviour in your community

How to address the issue"What to do if experiencing antisocial behaviour in your community"
Lady on phone with card being scammed

Dealing with Phone Scams

How to address the issue"Dealing with Phone Scams"
Image of a dog biting a mans arm

Dog related issues

How to address the issue"Dog related issues"
grafiti in boscombe

Dealing with Graffiti in your community

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

Dealing with Fly Tipping

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

Addressing speeding vehicles in your community

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

Worried about or experiencing bullying, intimidation or threats?

How to address the issue"Worried about or experiencing bullying, intimidation or threats?"
What to do if been scammed or how to avoid being avictim

Scams, what to do if you think you have been a victim

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

How to address the issue"What to do about abandoned vehicles"
Images of drug misuse

Worried or suspect drug activity in the community?

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

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

What to do if experiencing neighbourhood disputes

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

WATCH OUT FOR THIS…

Fraudsters stole £15.3m from Christmas shoppers last year

New figures revealed victims of online shopping scams lost on average £1,000 per person during last year’s festive shopping season. The figures, which come from reports made to Action Fraud and analysed by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), showed that shoppers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland were scammed out of £15.3m between November 2021 and January 2022, and that the age group most likely to fall victim was 19 to 25-year-olds. Please follow this link for more information>>

Latest News and Information

Police take part in national initiative to reduce knife crime

November 28, 2022

Dorset Police has taken part in Operation Sceptre, a national initiative to tackle knife crime. The operation ran from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 November 2022.  All 43 police...

Find out more"Police take part in national initiative to reduce knife crime"
action fraud

Fraudsters stole £15.3m from Christmas shoppers last year

November 25, 2022

New figures revealed victims of online shopping scams lost on average £1,000 per person during last year’s festive shopping season. The figures, which come from reports made to Action...

Find out more"Fraudsters stole £15.3m from Christmas shoppers last year"

Award for East Howe Churchyard Project

November 16, 2022

The East Howe Churchyard Project has been awarded the Queen's Green Canopy Award, (Project Leader Tom Southam).  The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree-planting initiative created to...

Find out more"Award for East Howe Churchyard Project"

Advice following spate of courier fraud offences in Dorset

November 16, 2022

Detectives are investigating a spate of courier fraud offences throughout Dorset and are issuing advice to prevent others becoming a victim. Since Wednesday 2 November 2022, there have been...

Find out more"Advice following spate of courier fraud offences in Dorset"

CCTV appeal following assault in Bournemouth

November 8, 2022

Officers investigating an assault in Bournemouth are issuing CCTV images of a man they would like to identify. At around 11.30pm on Saturday 8 October 2022 the victim, a...

Find out more"CCTV appeal following assault in Bournemouth"

CCTV appeal following burglary in Bournemouth

November 8, 2022

Officers investigating a burglary in Bournemouth are issuing CCTV images of the suspect. Some time on Thursday 6 October 2022 a padlock was cut and two men gained entry...

Find out more"CCTV appeal following burglary in Bournemouth"

Image appeal following series of fraud incidents

November 8, 2022

Officers investigating a series of scams across the county are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify. At approximately 3.50pm on Saturday 5 November 2022...

Find out more"Image appeal following series of fraud incidents"
David Sidwick PCC for Dorset

Crime Survey results from Dorset PCC

October 26, 2022

Many of you will know that this summer, my office launched its annual Summer Safety Survey. After a year in office, I wanted to learn more about residents’ perception...

Find out more"Crime Survey results from Dorset PCC"

A Safe and Well visit is a completely free service offered by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

October 21, 2022

A Safe and Well visit is a completely free service offered by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service to help keep our communities safe in their homes. DWFRS...

Find out more"A Safe and Well visit is a completely free service offered by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service"

OP VIPER – Dorset Police continues to crack down on drug crime

The figures for August 2022

46

Active county lines disrupted and being investigated

33

safe and well checks - keeping children safe

19

Vulnerable people provided with long term protection

12

Arrests in relation the supply of Class A and Class B drugs

Quick links to report

Quickly access these organisations online reporting pages

Dorset Police

You can report to Dorset Police via Do It Online...

BCP Council

BCP ( Bournemouth Christchurch Poole)  Council supporting local residents BCP...

Crimestoppers

Give information anonymously Crimestoppers are an independent charity that gives...

Action Fraud

ActionFraud is the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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.

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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Find friendly, warm spaces in your local community where you can meet others, take part in activities, get a warm drink or meal, or spend some quiet time away from your home. check the Warm Welcome Website.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Police take part in national initiative to reduce knife crime
  • Fraudsters stole £15.3m from Christmas shoppers last year
  • Award for East Howe Churchyard Project
  • Advice following spate of courier fraud offences in Dorset
  • CCTV appeal following assault in Bournemouth
  • CCTV appeal following burglary in Bournemouth

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In memory of Paul Payne

You helped make Bournemouth a safer place to live.

About My Safer Bournemouth

This site 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.

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