Category: Focus on

Dorset remains the sixth safest area in the country after experiencing a rise in crime that is notably lower than other parts of England and Wales. The Office for National Statistics released data on Thursday 26 January 2023, which shows Read More

Last year Dorset Police became one of 14 expansion forces that joined Op Soteria Bluestone, a national collaboration between criminal justice practitioners and a coalition of the most qualified and talented academics in their fields. The overarching aim is to Read More

The annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign saw Dorset Police target those who drive while under the influence. During the campaign, the Force encouraged those out enjoying a drink during the festive period to plan how to get home Read More

Officers carrying out enquiries to locate a wanted man from Bournemouth are appealing for information from the public to find him. Daniel Bolton, aged 34, is wanted in connection with two burglary offences in the Southbourne area of Bournemouth. Bolton Read More

Officers investigating a report of fraud are issuing an image of a man they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries. It was reported that at around 4.30pm on Friday 18 December 2022 a man attended the Read More

Dorset Police have recently introduced Community Contact Points in various areas across Dorset.  These are drop-in style events with no need to make an appointment.  A Police Officer from one of our Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be on hand to Read More

Facebook users warned over heart-wrenching dog scam that keeps spreading. A number of Facebook posts claiming to have found a missing or injured dog are fake. Several versions of these posts, many using the same photos or text, with a Read More

2022 – A year in review As we head into a new year, I’d like to take a few moments to reflect on what has been achieved over the last year to work towards making Dorset the safest county. I’m Read More

South West police seized more than five kilos of drugs and tens of thousands of pounds worth of cash during a region-wide crackdown codenamed Operation Scorpion. Once again Op Scorpion has produced some great results not just in our county Read More