Bournemouth Police

30/05/2026

PCSO Annette 6754 has been on high visibility foot foot patrol in the areas of Spencer Gardens, Annerley Road, Manor Road, Southbourne Grove and Cliff Top area and also Christchurch High Street. Thank you to those residents and businesses that stopped to speak in this very hot weather!
Annette has also visited a victim of a likely Romance Scam. Information was shared about how romance scams work and practical support was offered.

29/05/2026

FOUND | Officers searching for a missing teenager in Bournemouth are pleased to update she has been found.

Emily, aged 15, was last seen in the area of Beswick Avenue at around 8.10pm on Thursday 28 May 2026.

Following searches by officers, she has now been found.

We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.

29/05/2026

As part of our ongoing Good Safe Summer policing operation in Bournemouth, we authorised special stop and search powers yesterday in parts of the town centre to help keep everyone safe and ensure visitors can enjoy the coastline responsibly 🏖️👮🏻

An emergency power was implemented in response to recent disorder in the area, as well as additional information received about a planned gathering yesterday afternoon that may have attracted the potential for serious violence.

We worked quickly to ensure we had appropriate resources in place to meet any additional demand and took the decision to invoke a Section 60 order which further strengthened our legal powers to deal with emerging issues, alongside Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act and the local Public Space Protection order.

A Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 was authorised for the train station, the lower gardens and parts of the beach around the pier which allowed officers to stop and search anyone in the area for weapons, without needing to explain why. It remained in place for four hours between 4.30pm and 8.30pm.

As a result, there was no disorder on the seafront and families, residents and visitors were able to enjoy the beach.

Officers were out engaging with the public and thankfully, due to early intervention, we did not have to search anyone using the powers.

We will continue to be in the area over the coming days so do approach us with any concerns you may have.

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

This morning, officers have been patrolling Bournemouth beach to help keep everyone safe and ensure visitors can enjoy the coastline responsibly. ☀️

As Bournemouth beach falls within a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), officers have seized alcohol from a number of groups in line with the restrictions in place. The alcohol will now be disposed of appropriately.

We thank the public for their cooperation and support in helping keep Bournemouth beach a safe and enjoyable place for all.

26/05/2026

BOURNEMOUTH | We are currently dealing with disorder involving a large number of people on Bournemouth beach in the area of Undercliff Drive.

Officers are at the scene, with assistance from the NPAS helicopter, and we are making arrests and working to disperse those involved.

It has been reported that officers have been assaulted and we would like to make it extremely clear that this behaviour will not be tolerated.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan, of Dorset Police, said: "I would like to thank the law-abiding members of the public for their support, but I am sending a clear message to those who are intent on causing harm or using violence to leave the vicinity.

"There will be a large police presence in the area while we seek to keep the public and our officers safe.

"We have commenced an investigation into the disorder and we will continue to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

"I would also like to thank our officers for their professional and courageous actions during this incident."

26/05/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a serious injury collision in Bournemouth.

At around 8.55pm on Monday 18 May 2026, a collision occurred involving a pedestrian and a grey Ford Ranger in the car park of Tesco Extra in Riverside Avenue.

The pedestrian – a woman aged in her 50s – was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

Police Constable Tracey Street, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw what happened and has not already spoken to police to please come forward.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have captured the collision, or moments leading up to it, on dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260072451. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111

26/05/2026

Bournemouth South PCSO's have been out and about today providing some reassurance visits to Bournemouth south's Hot spot areas, we have covered the Lansdowne and town areas today then headed on over to Talbot university to conduct a engagement with the students and attendees.

Thank you for everyone we manage to speak with and from everyone at Dorset police we hope you have a safe and enjoyable evening with this amazing weather.

26/05/2026

APPEAL | We are investigating a suspicious incident in Bournemouth and are issuing an image of a man we would like to identify.

It was reported that at around 1.15pm on Tuesday 14 April 2026 a man was seen apparently performing an indecent act in the urinals area of a public toilet in Milburn Road.

The man was also reportedly seen looking through a hole in a cubicle door at another man.

Police Constable Conor Tuley, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and have obtained an image of a man we would like to identify as part of our enquiries.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding his identity to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260052654. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

26/05/2026

PCSO Harold responded to reports of young people stealing a motorcycle.

He quickly located the suspects, who made off , thanks to member of the public reporting it PCSO Harold successfully recovered the bike.
The owner wasn’t even aware it had been taken and was extremely relieved and grateful to receive the call confirming it had been found safe and sound.

A great result and a reminder to always lock your bike . Looking out for one another really does make a difference.