Dorset has 21 police locations in our directory (18 full stations), policed mainly by Dorset. Each is listed with its postcode and nearest town below.
| # | Station | Postcode | Town | Force | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blandford Police Station | DT11 7HR | Blandford Forum | Dorset | Map |
| 2 | Boscombe Police Hub | BH1 4AJ | Bournemouth | Dorset | Map |
| 3 | Bournemouth Police Station | BH1 1QQ | Bournemouth | Dorset | Map |
| 4 | British Transport Police | BH8 8JN | Bournemouth | Dorset | Call Website Map |
| 5 | Dorchester Police Station | DT1 1QZ | — | Dorset | Map |
| 6 | Dorset Police | DT9 3LP | — | Dorset | Map |
| 7 | Dorset Police | DT6 3RD | Allington | Dorset | Website Map |
| 8 | Ferndown Police Station | BH22 9HQ | — | Dorset | Map |
| 9 | Gillingham Police Station | SP8 4QR | N/A | Dorset | Map |
| 10 | Joint Dorset Fire and Police Building;Poole | BH15 2BY | Oakdale | Dorset | Map |
| 11 | Shaftesbury Police Station | SP7 8PE | N/A | Dorset | Map |
| 12 | Wareham Police Station | BH20 4PW | Wareham Town | Dorset | Map |
| 13 | Weymouth East Police Station | DT4 7LW | Radipole | Dorset | Map |
| 14 | Weymouth Police Station | DT4 9WW | Southill | Dorset | Map |
| 15 | Weymouth Police Station | DT4 9WN | Southill | Dorset | Map |
| 16 | Wimborne Police Station | BH21 1HZ | — | Dorset | Map |
| 17 | Wimborne Police Station | BH21 1HZ | — | Dorset | Map |
| 18 | Winton Police Station | BH9 2AS | Bournemouth | Dorset | Map |
| 19 | Dorset Police HeadquartersHQ | DT2 8DZ | Wool | Dorset | Map |
| 20 | Dorset Police NPT OfficeFront counter | BH23 2LB | Fairmile | Dorset | Website Map |
| 21 | Swanage Enquiry OfficeFront counter | BH19 2NZ | — | Dorset | Map |
Locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Postcode & force attribution: Postcodes UK. Front counters and hours change often, check with Dorset before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
How many police stations are there in Dorset?
There are 21 police locations in Dorset in our directory. That includes 18 full police stations, with the rest being headquarters or public front counters. The main areas with a station include Bournemouth, Southill and Blandford Forum. Many front counters keep limited hours these days, so it is worth checking opening times before travelling to one in person.
Which police force covers Dorset?
Policing across Dorset is the responsibility of Dorset. Like every force in England and Wales it deals with 999 emergencies and takes non-emergency reports on 101 for its whole area.
Where are the main police stations in Dorset?
Well-known stations in Dorset include Blandford Police Station, Boscombe Police Hub and Bournemouth Police Station. Bournemouth has the most locations listed here. In the table above, each station's postcode links through to its surrounding area, and the map link opens its exact spot so you can plan your route.