Dorset Police

Dorset Police serves approximately 800,000 people across a county with significant contrasts between the major coastal conurbation of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole and the rural Dorset hinterland. The coastal conurbation has a substantial night-time economy and seasonal tourist influx. Dorset works in a strategic alliance with Wiltshire Police to share specialist resources and improve resilience across the two neighbouring counties.

Area Covered

Dorset Police covers the county of Dorset, including the towns of Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, and Dorchester. The Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole conurbation forms the main urban centre, while much of the county is rural with a Jurassic Coast.