Weymouth
Record of 8,587 Domestic Abuse Victims in Dorset in 2025, Police Data Shows
Dorset Police has released detailed figures showing that 8,587 instances of domestic abuse victims were reported across the county in 2025, reflecting the continuing scale of intimate partner and family-related violence within the region. The statistics, published under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, break down the number of victims recorded by the force between […]
Update Issued Following Investigation into Death of Man in Weymouth
Dorset Police received a report at 7.32am on Tuesday 13 May 2025 that a man had been found unresponsive in a tent on land off Mercery Road, close to the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride site. Sadly, the man, who was aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation was launched […]
National Highways Begins Safety Improvements on Dorset’s A35
National Highways has started work on a major safety improvement scheme along a busy stretch of the A35 in Dorset. The project aims to reduce collisions, lower speeds and make journeys safer for residents, commuters and visitors travelling between Charmouth and Yellowham Hill. A review of the latest five-year collision data showed that there were […]
Dorset Police Overtime Budget Overspend: Causes, Context and Implications
In a recently published Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure, Dorset Police revealed that during the 2024/25 financial year, the force overspent its overtime budget by a substantial margin — a trend closely watched by councillors, residents and public finance watchdogs alike. What the Figures Show Under the FOI response (ref: 01/FIN/25/004126/W), Dorset Police reported the […]
Police Appeal for Help to Find Missing Weymouth Man
Officers searching for a missing man from Weymouth are appealing to the public for information to help locate him. Dorset Police received a report on Monday 19 January 2026 expressing concern for the welfare of 56-year-old Victor, who lives in the town centre. He has not been seen for around three weeks. Victor is described […]
Closure Order Secured at Littlemoor Address Following Anti-Social Behaviour Reports
Officers from the Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team have taken action to help restore peace in the Littlemoor area of Weymouth after ongoing concerns from local residents. Following repeated reports of anti-social behaviour and drug use linked to a property in the area, officers worked closely with the community to address the issues. As […]