Dorchester

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, England. A historic market town, Dorchester lies on the banks of the River Frome, in the Frome Valley, just south of the Dorset Downs and north of the South Dorset Ridgeway, that separates the area from Weymouth, 8 miles (13 km) south.

Weymouth & Portland

Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, England, situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel coast. The town's population is 52,323 (2011).

The Isle of Portland is a limestone tied island. Portland is 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset. Portland and Weymouth together form the borough of Weymouth and Portland. The population of Portland is 12,400.

Bridport

Bridport is a market town in Dorset, England, situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) inland from the English Channel near the confluence of the small River Brit and its tributary the Asker. Its origins are Saxon and it has a long history as a rope-making centre, though many of its buildings date from the 18th century. On the coast and within the town's boundary is West Bay, a small fishing harbour previously known as Bridport Harbour.

Sherborne

Sherborne is a market town in northwest Dorset, England. It is sited on the River Yeo, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale, 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Yeovil. In the 2011 census the population of Sherborne parish was 9,523. 28.7% of the population is aged 65 or older.

North Dorset

North Dorset is a local government district in Dorset, England. It is largely rural, but includes the towns of Blandford Forum, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Stalbridge and Sturminster Newton. Much of North Dorset is in the River Stour valley and is called the Blackmore Vale. The economy of North Dorset is largely dairy agriculture based.

At the 2001 UK census North Dorset had a population of 61,905, a rise of 8,300 from 1991, with 25,248 households.

Purbeck

Purbeck Section covers an area in excess of 200 square miles including areas of outstanding natural beauty, the Purbeck Peninsula and World Heritage coastline, Brownsea Island and the many popular holiday destinations in this largely rural area.
Each area has a dedicated Safer Neighbourhood Team working directly to combat the issues raised with us by members of the community. Purbeck Section works closely with our partners including Purbeck District Council, Coastguard, Dorset Fire and Rescue and Youth Services.

East Dorset

East Dorset covers approximately 157 square miles with a population of 87,300. Crossing the section is the A31 - the Eastern 'gateway' to Dorset and beyond. East Dorset incorporates many villages and these distinct communities each represent a different policing challenge. In addition there are large industrial estates that provide employment and business opportunities.

Local officers work closely with our communities and have effective working relationships with our statutory partners as well as many other locally based agencies and groups.

Poole South

Poole is a large coastal town and seaport in the county of Dorset, on the south coast of England. The town is 33 kilometres (21 mi) east of Dorchester, and Bournemouth adjoins Poole to the east. The local council is Poole Borough Council and was made a unitary authority in 1997, gaining administrative independence from Dorset County Council. In 2011 the population of Poole was 148,100. Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch, the town forms the South East Dorset conurbation with a total population of over 400,000.

Poole North

Poole is a large coastal town and seaport in the county of Dorset, on the south coast of England. The town is 33 kilometres (21 mi) east of Dorchester, and Bournemouth adjoins Poole to the east. The local council is Poole Borough Council and was made a unitary authority in 1997, gaining administrative independence from Dorset County Council. In 2011 the population of Poole was 148,100. Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch, the town forms the South East Dorset conurbation with a total population of over 400,000.

Bournemouth Central

Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town on the south coast of England directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile (153 km) World Heritage Site. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 183,491, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. Before it was founded the area was a deserted heathland occasionally visited by fishermen and smugglers. Bournemouth's growth really accelerated with the arrival of the railway and it became a recognised town in 1870.

Bournemouth North

North Bournemouth police area covers a large geographical area, taking in many different and diverse communities. This includes a large expanse of residential housing, two golf courses, parkland on the east and west, and the continental-type cafe's, restaurants and night-time entertainment of Charminster to the South.

The ethos of policing in North Bournemouth is to make it an even more safe and pleasant place in which to live, work or visit, for all sections of our community.

Bournemouth East

Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town on the south coast of England directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile (153 km) World Heritage Site. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 183,491, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. Before it was founded the area was a deserted heathland occasionally visited by fishermen and smugglers. Bournemouth's growth really accelerated with the arrival of the railway and it became a recognised town in 1870.

Christchurch

Christchurch is a borough and town on the south coast of England. The town adjoins Bournemouth in the west and the New Forest lies to the east. Having been historically within the county of Hampshire, it became part of Dorset in the 1974 reorganisation of local government. Covering an area of 19.5 square miles (51 km2), Christchurch had a 2011 population of approximately 47,000, making it the fourth most populous town in Dorset.