What is the Dorchester and District Crime Prevention Panel?

The DDCPP is a group of people representing the local community who work in partnership with the police and other agencies to reduce crime in Dorchester and the surrounding villages.

Some panel members are local councillors, others have particular areas of expertise that can help the panel, or just have a wish to help make our area a safer place to live. The panel is not political with all members sharing the same objectives.

All members give their time and efforts voluntarily, and any funding we receive goes directly to support crime reduction projects. Administrative support is kindly provided by Dorset Police, however it is important to emphasis that the panel operates independently from the police.

The following links will provide additional information on actions you can take to improve the safety of your local community.
(NB DDCPP has no control over the contents of these sites and cannot accept responsiblility for their content.)

http://www.dorsetforyou.com

http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org

http://www.crosswaysdorset.info/parish_council.htm

http://www.dorchester-tc.gov.uk

http://www.charminster.info

http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk

http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

http://www.crimestatistics.org.uk

http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk

http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/Alcohol_entertainment/licensing_act_2003_explained/crime_and_disorder.htm

http://www.drinkaware.co.uk

The following telephone contacts offer information and advice on a range of public services.
(NB DDCPP has no control over the advice they offer).

West Dorset District Council(General Enqs)    01305 251010

Licensing    01305 252214

Abandoned vehicles    01305 251010

Anti-social behaviour    01305 252267

Bogus callers    01305 224012

Underage sales    01305 224012

Hate crime (diversity officer)    01305 224355

Consumer advice    01305 224012

Dog wardens and dog fouling    01305 251010

Drug abuse    01305 265635

Environmental Health    01305 251010

Environmental Health (out of hours)    01305 250365

Fly tipping   01305 251010

Fly posting    01305 252274

Graffiti removal    01305 251010

Housing and Homelessness    01305 756045

Youth offending team    01305 760336

Youth & Community Service    01305 254009

Dorset Fire & Rescue Service (Non emergency)    01305 251133

Dorchester Town Council    01305 266861

NHS Direct    0845 4647

Dorset out of hours medical service    0845 6001013

Magnahousing association    01305 216000

Crimestoppers    0800 555111

Victim Support line    0845 3030900

National domestic violence helpline    0800 2000247

Police (Non-emergency)    01305 222222

How do I contact the DDCPP?

If you have an idea that you think may help to reduce crime in our area we would be delighted to hear from you.