A Press Release by Dorest Police's Section Commander shows that Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour in Dorchester has dropped 19% since the completion of Dorchester Skatepark in 2009, and 33% in the area where the skatepark is located.

Inspector Les Fry, Dorchester Section Commander, said: “This reduction is a tremendous result for the town and shows the real value of having such a good facility for young people."

see the full report here.