Dorset’s crime rate has decreased by 9.2%, surpassing the national reduction of 1.9%, according to the Office for National Statistics. Key reductions were noted in violence (over 7%), theft, burglary, and stalking, with injuries dropping by more than 12%. Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Farrell attributed these trends to targeted crime prevention efforts. However, there were increases in sexual offences and robbery. Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick highlighted Dorset’s status as the fourth safest area in the country, emphasizing that shoplifting remains a priority for police focus and business support.
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