Purbeck Police

17/06/2026

Dorset FA, Dorset Police and other partners are working together to help tackle abuse in football, and we need your support. ⚽

We’re asking you to share your experiences in football so we can help shape a campaign focused on tackling spectator abuse, particularly towards females in the game.

Your responses will be managed by Dorset FA but shared with Dorset Police as we work together to identify solutions and take positive action to improve the environment in the game we all love.

Grassroots football plays a vital role in bringing our communities together, and it’s essential that everyone, players, officials, volunteers, and supporters feel safe, respected, and valued. Together, we can help make football a safer, more welcoming space for everyone.

👉 https://orlo.uk/PPUIV

17/06/2026

Yesterday Purbeck officers attended the area of Old Harry Rocks to assist in a search of the area for a missing person.

We were assisted by Coastguard teams from Swanage and St Aldhelms Head, the Coastguard Helicopter, Dorset Search and Rescue as well Royal Marines who were in the area who helped out on their jet skis!

These searches started around 11am and went on throughout the day.

Thank you to the public for giving us the space we needed and for following our requests when asked to move out of an area briefly to allow us to search.

As a result of this search, we were unable to complete our Mobile Police Station commitment in Swanage. Apologies if you made the journey to see us.

09/06/2026

We previously mentioned our Drop in session we held at Upton Council offices,

We also went and met with a number of local residents that wanted to discuss concerns over some thefts that have occurred .

We don't deal with property as much as we used too especially lost property but during these events we had the below property handed in.

Now as im sure you can imagine we would be happy to make an exception in this instance and would love to be able to identify the owner of the property below.

04/06/2026

Purbeck North NPT held a Community Contact Point at the Upton council office this afternoon.
This was an opportunity for local residents to have direct contact with their local Neighbourhood Policing Team in partnership with the local councillors.

This was a great opportunity to discuss any local concerns.

01/06/2026

🚓 Swanage Friday Night Patrols Update 🌙

Following requests from the Police and Crime Commissioner and feedback from our local community, officers carried out targeted patrols in Swanage town last night.
Here’s a snapshot of what we got up to:

✅ Conducted a Section 23 stop and search
✅ Arrested a wanted female
✅ Carried out high-visibility ASB patrols in the requested areas
✅ Stopped a suspected drink driver – alcohol detected but the driver provided a negative (pass) reading
✅ Multiple incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) were identified, dealt with, and those involved were moved on

Our aim is to keep Swanage a safe and enjoyable place for everyone. These patrols will continue as part of our commitment to tackling concerns raised by the community.
If you see something that doesn’t feel right, please report it to us 👇

27/05/2026

Great to see the Rural Crime Team making the most of the summer months, getting out into our communities, offering advice, and supporting rural safety. 🚜🌾

Keep an eye out for them at their Community contact Points and give them a follow if you haven’t already!

🌾🚜 Get Involved This Summer with Your Rural Crime Team 🌞👮

We’re excited to be out and about across our rural communities this summer, offering a range of engagement opportunities where you can meet your local Rural Crime Team, share concerns, and get advice on keeping your property, livestock, and equipment safe.

📍 What’s happening?
We’ll be continuing our regular monthly Community Contact Points across the county. These are held every Wednesday. We will also be hosting some pop-up Community Contact Points in villages and rural hotspots as well as engaging with our seldom heard community groups.

👋 Why come along?
✔ Speak directly with officers about rural crime issues
✔ Get practical tips on protecting your farm, land, and vehicles
✔ Learn about recent trends and how we’re tackling them
✔ Help shape our priorities by sharing your concerns

🤝 Stronger communities start with conversation, whether you’re a farmer, landowner, or resident, we’d love to see you.

📅 Keep an eye on this page for up-to-date dates, times and locations throughout the summer.

26/05/2026

🚔 Stay Informed, Stay Safe! 📰

The May edition of the Purbeck 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 Purbeck Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter

22/05/2026

PREVENTING UNLICENCED EVENTS | We are aware of the significant impact unlicenced music events can have on our residents and we want to provide reassurance that we’re doing everything possible to prevent any illegal activity this bank holiday weekend.

Officers will be stepping up preventative patrols at 11 locations, which may be vulnerable to unlicenced events taking place and we’ve been working very closely with land owners and other partners such as the Ministry of Defence to strengthen security arrangements.

We would ask our communities to report unusual activity such as large groups arriving late at night or early morning to remote, industrial, rural or warehouse locations or significant convoys of vehicles or foot traffic in unusual places by calling us on 999.

We are working hard to protect our countryside and prevent any impact of anti-social behaviour on local residents. Reporting to us at the earliest opportunity gives us the best possible opportunity to respond appropriately and ensure everyone in Dorset can have a good safe summer.

21/05/2026

APPEAL | We are investigating an assault in Wareham and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and seeking to trace a potential witness.

It was reported that at around 6.45pm on Saturday 25 April 2026 a woman aged in her 20s was assaulted by a man who was known to her in the area of Shatters Hill.

The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the assault.

Detective Constable Ashley Hargreaves-Smith, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this matter and offer support to the victim.

“From our enquiries, we now understand there was an older man with a young child who was walking along North Walls and Mill Lane toward the bottom of Shatters Hill. We believe this man may have witnessed the incident and are keen to speak to him and take his account.

“I would also like to hear from anyone with further information that might assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260059533. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

01/05/2026

PREVENTING UNLICENCED EVENTS | We are aware of the significant impact unlicenced music events (raves) can have on our residents and we want to provide reassurance that we’re doing everything possible to prevent any illegal activity this bank holiday weekend.

Officers will be stepping up preventative patrols at 11 locations, which may be vulnerable to unlicenced events taking place and we’ve been working very closely with land owners and other partners such as the Ministry of Defence to strengthen security arrangements.

We would ask our communities to report unusual activity such as large groups arriving late at night or early morning to remote, industrial, rural or warehouse locations or significant convoys of vehicles or foot traffic in unusual places by calling us on 999.

We are working hard to protect our countryside and prevent any impact of anti-social behaviour on local residents. Reporting to us at the earliest opportunity gives us the best possible opportunity to respond appropriately and ensure everyone in Dorset can have a good safe summer.