Sherborne

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is a group of local police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of inspectors, sergeants, police officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) based in your area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

NPTs provide a visible and accessible policing presence, building strong relationships with residents, businesses and partner agencies. They work to identify and tackle local priorities such as anti-social behaviour, crime prevention and community safety concerns. By listening to the community and acting on what matters most, they help create safer, more connected neighbourhoods.

We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across Dorset. 

Please find contact details for your Neighbourhood Policing Team provided below. 

Please note that to report a crime or incident to Dorset Police,  please visit Dorset Police or in an emergency, please dial 999.

Sherborne Neighbourhood Policing Team

2790 Jeremy Brotherton (Dorset Police, Police Constable, Sherborne)

2790 Jeremy Brotherton

Police Constable

2374 Mike Brown (Dorset Police, Sergeant, Sherborne & Bridport)

2374 Mike Brown

Sergeant

6269 Mark Jones (Dorset Police, Police Community Support Officer, Sherborne)

6269 Mark Jones

Police Community Support Officer

0090 Matthew Robinson (Dorset Police, Police Constable, Sherborne)

0090 Matthew Robinson

Police Constable

1824 Ged Want (Dorset Police, Inspector, West Dorset & Purbeck)

1824 Ged Want

Inspector

0304 Tim Watford (Dorset Police, Police Constable, Sherborne)

0304 Tim Watford

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Illegal and anti-social use of vehicles (off road motorcycles)

Location:
Corelli Estate.

Issue:
Off road bikes are being ridden illegally and anti-socially around the estate causing distress to local residents.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted high-visibility patrols at key times (local officers and specialist teams)
- Robust enforcement action where possible including warning notices and vehicle seizures
- Partnership working with Dorset Council and other key agencies

Issued 01 April 2026

May update:
- Local residents have provided us with some excellent CTCV footage of incidents, which we have reviewed and identified some offenders. The footage will also assist us in prosecuting the offenders for road traffic offences
- We recently seized a motorbike due to being driven recklessly
- Targeted patrols of the Corelli estate will continue

Actioned 30 June 2026

Shoplifting

Location:
Peel Centre, Babylon Hill.

Issue:
There has been an increase in shoplifting to local businesses at the retail park causing harm to staff, customers and the wider community.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted high-visibility patrols at key times and locations
- Multi-agency working with Avon & Somerset Police and the local Town-Link scheme
- Dedicated policing operations

Issued 01 April 2026

May update:
- We have increased our patrols in the area
- Engaged with local businesses to streamline reporting processes
- Working with Avon and Somerset Police to target suspects who live in Yeovil

Actioned 30 June 2026

What members in Sherborne are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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West Dorset NPT Newsletter - May 2026

Dear residents, As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we’re pleased to share the lat...

Dorset Police
26/05/2026 13:06:36

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Unlicensed music events in Dorset

We are aware of the significant impact unlicenced music events (raves) can have on our residents and...

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22/05/2026 15:42:32

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WILDLIFE ACT - (BIRDS & NEST PROTECTION)

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team has been receiving reports concerning possible nest disturbance etc. ...

Dorset Police
20/05/2026 12:24:22

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Dorset Police Mature Driver Sessions

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14/05/2026 15:53:21

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Mature drivers session

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14/05/2026 09:21:20

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Attempted Scam in Sherborne

This afternoon a Sherborne resident reported that they received a telephone call from a scammer clai...

Dorset Police
11/05/2026 18:11:08

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Cheap Street One Way System

In response to complaints received from members of the public and local businesses Sherborne Neighbo...

Dorset Police
08/05/2026 14:41:57

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Witness and dashcam appeal following serious injury collision in Sherborne

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05/05/2026 12:24:09

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