Drug dealing & drug use

Location:
Pokesdown area, Bournemouth

Describe the issue & its affects:
Street dealing as well as vape stores supplying drugs and alcohol to children

Action we will take:
Gather intelligence from the community as well as partner agencies to allow effective enforcement and disruption.

Issued 01 July 2026

July Update: This is a new priority that we have already begun to tackle.
Working with our colleagues in Trading Standards warrants have been conducted at a number of minimarkets where drugs and goods have been confiscated. Closure orders are now being sought in an attempt to stop this behaviour recurring and a number of individuals are currently under investigation for criminal offences.

Actioned 01 October 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Location:
Fisherman's Walk & Southbourne Beach

Describe the issue & its affects:
Large gatherings of youths drinking and intimidating members of the public along the seafront, overcliff and associated access routes.

Action we will take: Increased high visibility patrols and positive action to include removal of alcohol and issuing of dispersal notices.



What action will you take to tackle the issue:

Engagement with the community to offer reassurance and encourage reporting
Target offenders for disruption and positive action.

Issued 01 July 2026

July Update: This is a new priority and we will update you on our progress in August.

Actioned 01 October 2026