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Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team Dorset Police Police Local Neighbourhood

Westbourne, as the name suggests, is a small town to the west of the main Bournemouth town centre, on the boundary of the Borough of Poole. The retail centre has over 300 trading premises of different types; there are no nightclubs in the area, and thus nowhere near as big a night-time economy as the town centre.

Westcliff is a key tourist location, with many hotels and guesthouses located here. The beaches at Alum and Durley Chines are both popular all year round and particularly beautiful, especially catering for families. Joint patrols on the Overcliff with Council 'Open Spaces' staff are conducted during the busy summer season; these are primarily carried out to deter nuisance, especially street drinking and the lighting of fires.
There is just one school in the area, St Michaels.

We remain focussed on intelligence led policing, using information and crime analysis to direct our patrolling officers. While reducing crime in the area and increasing the number of offenders brought to justice.

Inspector Dean O'Connor

Bournemouth Central Neighbourhood Inspector

Visit Police Neighbourhood Page 101

Map of the Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team Policing Area

Yellow markers represent Police Forces and the red markers represent neighbourhoods within Dorset Police.

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Towns and Villages within the Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team Neighbourhood

The Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team is policed by the Dorset Police and covers the following settlements.

Settlements located within Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team
Name Type County
Bournemouth Town Dorset
Poole Town Dorset

Worst Locations for Crime within the Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team neighbourhood

April

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team neighbourhood in April 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Nightclub11
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near St Michael'S Place10
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Kerley Road9
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Purbeck Road8
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Eldon Place7

March

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team neighbourhood in March 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near St Michael'S Place12
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Durley Gardens11
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Purbeck Road7
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Nightclub7
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Kerley Road7

February

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team neighbourhood in February 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Kerley Road9
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Cranborne Road9
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Nightclub6
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near West Hill Road5
BournemouthtownDorsetOn or near Eldon Place4

Neighbourhood Events for Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team

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Meet your local officers

meeting

Please visit our Force website at http://www.dorset.police.uk/default.aspx?page=826 for full information on forthcoming events we will be attending

Start: 31/01/2014 00:00

End: 01/01/2020 00:00

Police Officer Information for Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team

NameRankBio
Neil Robinson PC

I work as a Police Constable for my local Safer Neighbourhood Team. My role is varied and typical duties relate to keeping the peace, law enforcement, protection of persons and property, and the investigation of crimes.

As an officer I am expected to respond to a variety of situations that may arise while they are on duty.

Tina Stratford PCSO

I am a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and work as part of my local Safer Neighbourhood Team. It is extremely important that I am out and about in the community, talking to people about local issues.

PCSOs work to increase public confidence by reducing not only crime but also the fear of crime. We aim to deter anti-social behaviour and improve the physical appearance of towns and villages as well as to provide reassurance to the community. We are also a main point of contact between members of the public and the police.

Mike Cannings PCSO

I am a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and work as part of my local Safer Neighbourhood Team. It is extremely important that I am out and about in the community, talking to people about local issues.

PCSOs work to increase public confidence by reducing not only crime but also the fear of crime. We aim to deter anti-social behaviour and improve the physical appearance of towns and villages as well as to provide reassurance to the community. We are also a main point of contact between members of the public and the police.

Dave Moore PS

My role is Safer Neighbourhood Sergeant. I manage a team of PCs, PCSOs, special constables and volunteers in tackling issues that have an impact on the community as a whole. A typical day for me involves the looking after, directing and guiding those individuals I have in my charge.

It is important that I am aware of any incidents that occur on my patch, so that I can brief my team on what might be expected of them.

Martin Young PCSO

I am a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and work as part of my local Safer Neighbourhood Team. It is extremely important that I am out and about in the community, talking to people about local issues.

PCSOs work to increase public confidence by reducing not only crime but also the fear of crime. We aim to deter anti-social behaviour and improve the physical appearance of towns and villages as well as to provide reassurance to the community. We are also a main point of contact between members of the public and the police.

Stuart Greenwood APS

My role is Safer Neighbourhood Sergeant. I manage a team of PCs, PCSOs, special constables and volunteers in tackling issues that have an impact on the community as a whole. A typical day for me involves the looking after, directing and guiding those individuals I have in my charge.

It is important that I am aware of any incidents that occur on my patch, so that I can brief my team on what might be expected of them.

Matt Saunders PC

I work as a Police Constable for my local Safer Neighbourhood Team. My role is varied and typical duties relate to keeping the peace, law enforcement, protection of persons and property, and the investigation of crimes.

As an officer I am expected to respond to a variety of situations that may arise while they are on duty.

Neighbourhood Priorities for Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team

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Dorset is one of the safest counties in the UK in which to live. Dorset Police is one of the highest performing Police Services in the United Kingdom. We are totally committed to working to make our county an even safer and better place in which to live, but we can't do it on our own. Throughout history policing has been most effective when the community and the police work together, helping each other to reduce crime and the fear of crime.

We have set our operational priorities which have been based on today's risks and from our communities have told us are areas of concern. Each year these priorities are reviewed and throughout the year leaders work to ensure the force is focussed on them.

This year's operational priorities are to:

•Reduce serious violent crime.

•Reduce the crimes most affecting local communities.

•Protect vulnerable people and communities.

•Tackle serious and organised criminals.

•Counter terrorism and domestic extremism.

•Reduce road casualties.

•Bring offenders to justice.

•Secure the trust and confidence of people in Dorset in their Police Force and the wider criminal justice system.

•Be prepared for major incidents and events

Each Safer Neighbourhood Team will have their own local priority which are set by the community and regularly updated. Your local priorities can be found by visiting our web site at www.dorset.police.uk and entering your postcode into the "My Area" section.

Issue dated: 17/09/2009

Action dated: 17/09/2009

Street Crime Within Westbourne and West Cliff Safer Neighbourhood Team

Last Update April.

LocationTypeOutcome
Alumdale Road Anti-social behaviour
Alumdale Road Vehicle crime Under investigation
Alumdale Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Alumhurst Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Alumhurst Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
B3066 Burglary Under investigation
Beacon Road Anti-social behaviour
Beacon Road Anti-social behaviour
Beacon Road Bicycle theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Beaulieu Road Vehicle crime Under investigation
Beaulieu Road Vehicle crime Under investigation
Bourne Close Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Bourne Close Shoplifting Under investigation
Bourne Close Shoplifting Under investigation
Branksome Dene Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Chine Crescent Road Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Chine Crescent Road Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Cranborne Road Anti-social behaviour
Cranborne Road Anti-social behaviour
Cranborne Road Anti-social behaviour
Cranborne Road Vehicle crime Under investigation
Cranborne Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Drury Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Drury Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Drury Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Drury Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Drury Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Durley Chine Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Durley Chine Road South Anti-social behaviour
Durley Chine Road South Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Durley Chine Road South Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Durley Chine Road South Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Durley Chine Road South Other crime Under investigation
Durley Gardens Anti-social behaviour
Durley Gardens Anti-social behaviour
Durley Gardens Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Durley Gardens Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Durley Gardens Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Durley Gardens Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Durley Gardens Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Durley Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Eldon Place Burglary Under investigation
Eldon Place Burglary Under investigation
Eldon Place Shoplifting Unable to prosecute suspect
Eldon Place Shoplifting Under investigation
Eldon Place Shoplifting Under investigation
Eldon Place Shoplifting Under investigation
Eldon Place Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Heatherbank Road Anti-social behaviour
Heatherbank Road Other theft Under investigation
Herbert Road Bicycle theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Kerley Road Anti-social behaviour
Kerley Road Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Kerley Road Drugs Under investigation
Kerley Road Other theft Under investigation
Kerley Road Other theft Under investigation
Kerley Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Kerley Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Kerley Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Kerley Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Landseer Road Burglary Under investigation
Landseer Road Burglary Under investigation
Mannington Place Anti-social behaviour
Marlborough Road Burglary Under investigation
Mckinley Road Vehicle crime Under investigation
Mckinley Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Milner Road Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Mountbatten Road Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Netherhall Gardens Burglary Under investigation
Nightclub Anti-social behaviour
Nightclub Anti-social behaviour
Nightclub Anti-social behaviour
Nightclub Anti-social behaviour
Nightclub Anti-social behaviour
Nightclub Burglary Under investigation
Nightclub Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Nightclub Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Nightclub Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Nightclub Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Nightclub Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Norwich Avenue West Anti-social behaviour
Norwich Avenue West Anti-social behaviour
Norwich Avenue West Burglary Under investigation
Norwich Avenue West Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Norwich Avenue West Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Parking Area Bicycle theft Under investigation
Parking Area Anti-social behaviour
Parking Area Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Parking Area Anti-social behaviour
Parking Area Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Parking Area Anti-social behaviour
Pine Tree Glen Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Poole Hill Anti-social behaviour
Poole Hill Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Poole Road Burglary Under investigation
Poole Road Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Poole Road Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Portarlington Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Portarlington Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Portarlington Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Portarlington Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Portarlington Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Portarlington Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Portarlington Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Purbeck Road Anti-social behaviour
Purbeck Road Anti-social behaviour
Purbeck Road Anti-social behaviour
Purbeck Road Anti-social behaviour
Purbeck Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Purbeck Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Purbeck Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Purbeck Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
R L Stevenson Avenue Anti-social behaviour
R L Stevenson Avenue Anti-social behaviour
Seamoor Lane Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Seamoor Lane Shoplifting Under investigation
Seamoor Road Burglary Under investigation
Seamoor Road Burglary Under investigation
Seamoor Road Shoplifting Under investigation
Seamoor Road Theft from the person Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Shopping Area Bicycle theft Under investigation
Shopping Area Shoplifting Under investigation
South View Place Robbery Under investigation
St Michael'S Place Anti-social behaviour
St Michael'S Place Anti-social behaviour
St Michael'S Place Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
St Michael'S Place Shoplifting Under investigation
St Michael'S Place Shoplifting Under investigation
St Michael'S Place Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
St Michael'S Place Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
St Michael'S Place Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
St Michael'S Place Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
St Michael'S Place Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
St Michael'S Road Burglary Unable to prosecute suspect
St Michael'S Road Public order Under investigation
St Michael'S Road Robbery Under investigation
St Michael'S Road Vehicle crime Under investigation
St Michael'S Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
St Michael'S Road Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Studland Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Supermarket Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Supermarket Public order Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Tregonwell Close Criminal damage and arson Unable to prosecute suspect
Tregonwell Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Tregonwell Road Vehicle crime Under investigation
Upper Terrace Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Upper Terrace Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Upper Terrace Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
West Cliff Gardens Anti-social behaviour
West Cliff Gardens Anti-social behaviour
West Cliff Gardens Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
West Cliff Gardens Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
West Cliff Gardens Robbery Investigation complete; no suspect identified
West Cliff Road Anti-social behaviour
West Cliff Road Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
West Cliff Road Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
West Cliff Road Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
West Cliff Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
West Hill Road Anti-social behaviour
West Hill Road Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
West Hill Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
West Hill Road Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
West Hill Road Possession of weapons Unable to prosecute suspect
West Hill Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
West Overcliff Drive Vehicle crime Under investigation
Westbourne Park Road Burglary Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Western Road Anti-social behaviour
Western Road Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Western Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation