VICTIMS of anti-social behaviour are being urged to report incidents in the latest drive to improve quality of life across Dorset.

The Dorset Community Safety Partnership has signed up in its first agreed countywide strategy in a bid to tackle the problem.

Last year saw a huge 48,000 incidents in the county with complaints ranging from noise and litter to intimidation and graffiti.

Now the partnership has made it a key priority and has set out a three-year plan designed to ensure a coordinated response across all six district and borough areas in the county.

Anyone experiencing anti-social behaviour is urged to use the following telephone numbers to report it.

• Christchurch – 01202 495044

• East Dorset – 01202 639032

• North Dorset – 01258 484368

• Purbeck – 01929 557396

• West Dorset – 01305 226626

• Weymouth and Portland – 01305 838637

Dorset Police can be contacted on 01202 222222 but members of the public should call 999 if a crime is in progress or life in danger.