Tackling Local Security Concerns
Many businesses in our area are facing challenges with increased shoplifting, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and general security concerns. We’ve been actively working with the Police and BCP Council to address these issues, and we encourage all businesses to report incidents as soon as possible after they occur.
The Importance of Reporting
Recent police data showed just one report of ASB on Boscombe Precinct in the last thirty-one days. While we know there are many more occurrences, without actual reporting, our areas won’t be highlighted as hot spots. It’s crucial that every incident, no matter how small, is reported.
How to Report
We encourage all businesses to use the Dorset Police reporting systems. Your reports help the police understand the scope of the issues we’re facing and allocate resources where they’re needed most:
New Security Initiatives
Against Business Crime & Sentry Partnership
We have partnered with Poole and Bournemouth Town Centre BID’s to create a Crime Reduction Partnership for our areas. This initiative is already working, enhancing communication and cooperation between local businesses and law enforcement.
Special Offer for Coastal BID Businesses:
- Regular membership costs £20 per month
- FREE for Coastal BID businesses
- To join, contact: [email protected]
Overnight Security Patrols For Hotels
Over the Summer, we introduced overnight security patrols for Coastal BID hotels. This service includes:
- On-call service Friday and Saturday nights
- Hotels can call our rangers to attend and assist with specific issues
- Support with removing troublesome guests
- Protection against attempted vehicle break-ins
- Visible security presence during vulnerable hours
The initiative is proving invaluable for many of our hoteliers in deterring crime and providing security during vulnerable hours.
Get involved
If you feel that the provision of additional security in your areas would help your business, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
Together, we can create a safer environment for our businesses and community.