Police and Crime Commissioner 

The Police and Crime Commissioner of Dorset is David Sidwick.  He has an important role in representing people in Dorset to ensure the policing needs of communities are met.

It is his responsibility to ensure there is an effective and efficient police service in Dorset.  Click here for his website. 

East Dorset Rural Policing Team

 Dorset Police is committed to delivering exceptional local policing, putting local communities at the heart of everything they do and to providing a safe county for everyone.

Each ward area has a dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by a Neighbourhood Enforcement team and Rural crime team that collaborate with partners and stakeholders to target activity, tackling issues that are important to local communities.

Alderholt is covered by the East Dorset Rural team.

To view their pledge to support our area, please select Neighbourhood Engagement Commitment (NEC)

To view your local policing team please visit the East Dorset Rural site within the Dorset Police website.  You can also follow the East Dorset Police Facebook page for the latest information. 

Reporting Crimes 

 If life is in danger or a crime is in progress, please dial 999. To report any non urgent crime, visit the Dorset Police website or call 101.