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Welcome to Dorset Alert

Dorset Alert is a community messaging system operated by Dorset Police, which allows us to exchange information with you by email at no cost to you. The system is designed to allow people who register, to choose the type of information they would like to receive concerning crime and anti-social behaviour, witness appeals, crime prevention, community events and local good news.

You will not be notified about every crime or incident that happens in your neighbourhood. Our aim is to send you information where we believe to do so will reduce the opportunity for crime and anti-social behaviour or will help Dorset Police to solve a crime.

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Latest Dorset Alerts

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Community Contact Point with the Rural Crime Team : Thu 09 Jul 14:00

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team (RCT) are holding a Community Contact Point: {ENGAGEMENT --Communit...

Dorset Police
02/07/2026 17:30:55

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Mobile Police Station @ Lidl, Shaftesbury : Thu 09 Jul 11:00

Dear Resident The Dorset Police mobile Police station will be at: {ENGAGEMENT --Mobile Polic...

Dorset Police
02/07/2026 16:30:55

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CCTV appeal following theft in Bournemouth

Officers investigating a theft and fraudulent use of a bank card are issuing CCTV images of a man th...

Dorset Police
02/07/2026 15:33:03

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Image appeal following racially aggravated public order incident in Bournemouth

Officers are issuing an image of a person they are looking to identify as they investigate a report ...

Dorset Police
02/07/2026 15:28:09

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