Dorset PCC tackling Poole bus station anti-social behaviour
David Sidwick's been discussing issues there with a local MP
Poole's MP's met with the Police and Crime Commissioner to talk about problems with anti-social behaviour at Poole bus station.
PCC David Sidwick says Dorset Police have been working to tackle problems there.
He's been speaking to Neil Duncan-Jordan about issued there, after the MP requested a meeting.
During 2022 - 217 incidents of anti-social behaviour were reported at the bus station - that fell to 87 reports last year.
In an open letter about the meeting, Dorset PCC David Sidwick said changes have been made at the site like extra CCTV.
He also said there's a focus on making things better going forward:
"I want to reassure the public that work will continue to ensure this location is safe for everyone. As Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner, I am determined to ensure that communities across our county are not only safe – but that residents feel safe.
"I take nothing away from the concerns of the public when serious incidents occur however, and I know feeling safe is much more than just seeing a reduction in crime statistics. While these numbers are important to sort the facts from the perception, there is always more we can do to demonstrate the difference we are making – and we will.
"Tackling anti-social behaviour is a key priority in my Police and Crime Plan, with levels of ASB in Dorset currently at their lowest since 2007/08. That’s why I want to urge people to report any issues they have seen or have experienced directly to Dorset Police on 101, or via the Dorset Police website.
"The information you provide to us can be vital and bring about further positive action and solutions. I want to see these levels continue to drop, but we need your intelligence to do that. Together, we can continue to make a difference and show those intent on causing disruption and fear that we will not tolerate their behaviour."
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