Dorchester Police

09/10/2026

👮‍♂️Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Update 🚔

Heres a quick round up from the Neighbourhood Team this week!👇

👮‍♂️ Crime enquiries made in the Piddle Valley area following a number of reported overnight non-dwelling burglaries
🏍️ Stolen motorcycle located after it was reported stolen from a residential road in Dorchester. Enquires continue
🚔 Community engagement held in Dorchester with use of the Mobile Police Station, listening to local community concerns
💰 Reassurance follow up visit made to vulnerable victim of fraud
🏫 School engagement visits in Cheselbourne and Cerne Abbas by local PCSOs
👤 Safeguarding work completed following concerns being raised regarding the care of an elderly vulnerable male
🏠 Continued partnership work with Aster Housing, to secure mandatory grounds for repossession of one of their properties in Poundbury, through the Court following ongoing anti-social behaviour at the address
🚓 Crime enquiries made in Abbotsbury following a report of high value cable theft
👣 Intelligence led hotspot foot patrols in the town centre and a number of villages

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

APPEAL | We are issuing a CCTV image of a man we would like to identify following criminal damage in Poundbury.

At around 3.35pm on Saturday 29 August 2026 a man entered Poundbury Village Stores in Middlemarsh Street and urinated on some shelves, destroying the stock.

Police Constable Sophie Simpson, of Dorchester police, said: “Following enquiries into this matter, I am now in a position to issue an image of a man we would like to identify as part of our investigation.

“I would urge anyone with information about his identity to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260135476. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

03/10/2026

👮‍♂️Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Update 🚔

Here’s some of what the Neighbourhood Team have been up to this week!👇

✋ 3x people stopped and searched
👮‍♂️ 1x Wanted person arrested for failing to appear at Court
☎️ 1x Person arrested for repeated misuse of the 999 system and for wasting police time
👮‍♀️ 1x Juvenile arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a bladed article in a public place, following reports of a disturbance in the town centre
🔪 1x Knife Seized
🔥 2x Young people visited at their home addresses following a recently reported fire in an open space in Poundbury. Both have been referred to the ‘Positive Fire Behaviour Programme’ which is an educational input run by the DW Fire Service
👀 1x Male reported to Court for theft from a shop after plain clothed neighbourhood officers witnessed him concealing items and leaving the store without paying
📝 1x Section 35 Dispersal Order issued
🚘 Assisted in locating a stolen car. Two people arrested from the vehicle for multiple offences. Both remain in police custody
👨‍⚖️ Attended Court to support Magna Housing Association with a Housing Injunction matter
🦆 Targeted joint patrols with Dorset Council Youth Outreach Workers on the River Walks, in response to previous reports of anti-social behaviour at the location
🚁 Assisted Response colleagues at a variety of incidents, including attending a serious injury RTC in West Bexington, where the Air Ambulance also attended
👣 Intelligence led hotspot foot patrols in the town centre and a number of villages

01/10/2026

APPEAL | Did you witness a collision in High East Street in Dorchester during the early hours of Saturday 26 September 2026?

We received a report at 1.47am of a single vehicle collision involving a white Vauxhall Vivaro van, which had collided with a building in High East Street, causing a support pillar to collapse.

The van is reported to have stopped a short distance from the incident, with two male occupants leaving the scene on foot.

A man aged in his 20s has subsequently made contact with police and is assisting with the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.

Police Constable Jake Ward, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I am keen to speak with any witnesses who have not already spoken to police.

“I would also like to speak to any motorists who may have capture relevant dashcam footage, as well as residents or business with any home CCTV or doorbell camera footage that might assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260150758. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

27/09/2026

👮‍♂️Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Update 🚔

Here’s a quick round up from the Neighbourhood Team, after another busy week!👇

🚓 Assisted Response colleagues at a variety of emergency calls
⛑️ Provided life saving first aid to a male after a serious accident
👤 One missing person located whilst on foot patrol
👮‍♂️ One person arrested who was circulated as Wanted
✋ 6 Persons stopped and searched (plus one 🚗)
🏠 10 home visits completed, serving anti-social behaviour (ASB) warning letters on young people who have recently identified for ASB
🫣 Carried out plain clothed foot patrol in the town centre targeting shoplifting. One male was witnessed by Officers stealing items from a shop. Community resolution issued
🚘 One driver reported to Court for careless driving, driving otherwise in accordance with their driving licence and for allowing two unrestrained children to be carried in their vehicle following a vehicle stop check
🔥Conducted enquiries following reports of a young person starting a small fire in an open area in Poundbury
🧑‍⚖️ One female reported to Court for theft after officers witnessed her stealing from a shop on Bridport Road
👣 Intelligence led hotspot foot patrols in the town centre and a number of villages

24/09/2026

🚔 Stay Informed, Stay Safe! 📰

The September edition of the West Dorset NPT Newsletter is here, packed with updates on what your local neighbourhood policing teams have been up to recently. From community initiatives to crime prevention tips, we've got all the info you need to stay connected and secure.

Click the link below to read the newsletter and see how we're working to keep our community safe together!

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Welcome to the West Dorset Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter

19/09/2026

👮‍♂️Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Update 🚔

Here’s a quick round up from the Neighbourhood Team👇

🏠 Closure Order secured for a flat in Poundbury which has been linked to recent reports of anti-social behaviour
❄️ Warrant executed at an address in Dorchester targeting suspected supply of co***ne
🚶‍♂️ Joint community ‘walkabout’ with Magna Housing in Victoria Park to address local issues and concerns
👮‍♂️ 3x people arrested, for Prison Recall, Grievous Bodily Harm and for failing to appear at Court
🚐 Arrest enquiries made in Wiltshire regarding a recent vehicle crime in our area
🦆 Ongoing foot patrols and enquiries following recent incidents on the River Walks
📝 2x Community Resolutions issued for Criminal Damage following a neighbour dispute
🎨 Enquiries and targeted patrols following reports of graffiti in the town centre
🔪 Disruption visit made to a ‘Knife Carrying Nominal’
🏬 Crime prevention visits made at local businesses in Dorchester and Charlton Down following recent reports of suspicious behaviour and repeat thefts
🏠Reassurance visit to victim of an attempt shed break in Charminster
👣 Intelligence led hotspot foot patrols in the town centre and a number of villages

18/09/2026

CLOSURE ORDER: Local officers have worked relentlessly to compile evidence and secure a closure order for a property in Poundbury.

The closure order was issued at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 18th September 2026 following reports of persistent anti-social behaviour at a property on Crown Street West, Poundbury.

The order means that only the housing association, its agents or the emergency services can enter the premises for the next three months. Separate tenancy enforcement action is also being taken by the housing provider.

Police Constable Elswood, of Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We have listened to the impact of activity at this address on the local community and have worked with our partners to compile evidence to present before the court, leading to the securing of this closure order.

“We will continue to respond to reports of anti-social behaviour or criminal activity and take positive action to support our communities.”

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