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Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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Policing priorities

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    Poaching and associated offending

    Location:
    Sixpenny Handley

    Issue:
    Poaching activity has re-emerged within the area and is being accompanied by related offences, including the intimidation of farmers and landowners, criminal damage, and the use of catapults. This behaviour is having a significant impact on the rural community, causing concern, distress and fear of crime among those affected.

    Planned action to tackle this issue:
    - A seasonal winter plan has been activated to tackle winter rural offending.
    - Operation Ragwort is in place which sees regional forces come together to tackle organised rural crime.
    - Operational Galileo is also in effect to solely tackle poaching.
    - There is a use of proactive policing powers to maximise disruption, prevent offending and bring offenders to justice
    - Engage with all elements of the community with visible connected policing

    Issued 01 October 2026

    Action taken:

    October update:
    - This is a newly refreshed priority for the area and updates will follow

    Actioned 01 January 2027

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    Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

    Location;
    Various Locations across Verwood.

    Issue:
    While overall crime has reduced, reports of anti-social behaviour have increased. This continued rise is negatively affecting the quality of life of local residents and contributing to heightened perceptions and fear of crime across the area.

    Planned action to tackle this issue:
    - Work in partnership with the local authority and housing providers to address anti-social behaviour and its underlying causes.
    - Engage with local schools to educate young people about the impact of anti-social behaviour on individuals and the wider community.
    - Continue to encourage reporting and engage with the public through community contact points, face-to-face engagement, and online channels.
    - Work with the local authority and Youth Offending Team to identify appropriate interventions and deliver consequences for children involved in anti-social behaviour.
    - Develop intelligence and take positive action against those responsible for persistent anti-social behaviour.
    - Provide visible patrols and targeted engagement to reassure residents and address community concerns.

    Issued 01 October 2026

    Action taken:

    October update:
    - This is a newly refreshed priority for the area and updates will follow

    Actioned 01 January 2027

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Mobile Police Station @ outside Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre

11:00AM - 1:00PM, Thu 05 November 2026

Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre, Manor Road Verwood

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Community Contact Point @ Morrisons, Verwood

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Thu 12 November 2026

Morrisons, Chiltern Drive Verwood

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Mobile Police Station @ Heritage Centre, Verwood

11:00AM - 1:00PM, Thu 03 December 2026

Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre, Manor Road Verwood

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