Residents of Dorset are being encouraged to take an annual survey to help make the county safer. 

The survey is asking people to comment on how safe they feel in their communities. It also aims to assess whether people in Dorset feel "visible" and "connected" to Dorset Police, as well as whether they feel the service is using resources to the best effect where they live.

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick, says he will use the survey results to shape policies for the future. 

He said: “I know how important it is to feel safe where you live and that’s why I am asking as many Dorset residents as possible to complete my survey.

“I am your voice in policing and want to hear what matters to you and the crimes which affect where you live. This will allow me to take stock of how things have changed since last year.

“Your opinion matters to me, and to policing, and will help shape the work I do in the future. Thank you in advance for your time.”

You can take the survey here  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ANNSURV24