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Crime & Justice

If you have moved to Bournemouth & Poole from another country, there may be some differences from the law system in your country to the law system in Britain.


Dorset Police

The UK Police force is made up of departments and divisions with staff that are dedicated to making this county an even safer and better place to live and work. Overseas students need to register with the police as soon as possible when they begin their studies related period of residency. 

Dorset Police


Reporting Crime

Emergency Services


Safer Neighnourhoods

Safer Neighbourhoods is a commitment by Dorset Police to improving the quality of life within our communities by working together with partners to target the issues identified by you - local people - as those that matter most.  You can also contact the following teams to report Anti-Social behaviour.

Safer Neighbourhood Team Bournemouth

Safer Neighbourhood Team Poole


For information about Crime & Justice in Britain, please click on the links below:

British Crime & Justice

Crime Prevention


Crime Maps

Crime maps designed to show you exactly how many offences have been committed in your street and in your area.

Crime Maps for Bournemouth

Crime Maps for Poole


UK National Crime Statistics



Useful Info

Emergency Telephone

  • Emergency - 999
  • International Emergency - 112
  • Police Non Emergency - 222222