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People across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford, and Worcestershire are being encouraged to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies with the launch of a new website from the West Mercia Local Resilience Forum (LRF).
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A drug dealer who hid from police after throwing his stash into a Hereford garden was yesterday (Tuesday 25 August) sentenced to four and a half years in prison.
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We are asking members of the public to look out for elderly or vulnerable family and friends and make sure they’re vigilant against courier fraud.
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Can you help us find Jacob Telford who is wanted for breaching court bail?
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Motorbike owners are being urged to make sure their two wheelers are being kept safe and secure when not in use as the hotter weather continues.
Issue: Road Safety
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
We will:
- Conduct speed enforcement on high-risk routes within the safer neighbourhood area and other areas identified by residents as a concern.
- Inform and educate road users in respect of legislation governing the roads, using pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.
- Target individuals suspected of committing offences using the road networks and take positive action to address this.
August 2026
We did:
Attended reports of anti-social driving, providing advice and guidance to individuals and enforcing the law where required
Conducted speed enforcement, reported offenders and educated drivers about the risks associated with excess speed.
Issue: Anti-social behaviour
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation and civil orders.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas identified as of heightened concern to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Educate members of the public around anti-social behaviour, using pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.
August 2026
We did:
Issued Community Protection Warning Notices and ASB letters to individuals involved in ASB.
Conducted regular patrols of ASB hot spot areas
Held a pop-up surgery providing advice to members of the public
Attended numerous reports of ASB, dealing with each in the most appropriate, proportionate way.
Supported ‘Fit and Fed’ programme to deter youngsters from ASB
Dealt with a number of youths for ASB and damage.
Issue: Rural crime
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
We will:
- Provide a wrap-around service for all rural burglary victims within the safer neighbourhood area, providing crime prevention advice and resources.
- Deal robustly with poaching offences and wildlife crime offenders making use of all legislation available.
- Educate and inform members of the public around aspects of rural crime via pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.
August 2026
We did:
Conducted patrols of areas known for rural crime.
Conducted numerous wrap-around visits, giving advice and resources such as smart water.
Conducted a pop-up event providing advice on how to avoid being scammed.
Built up and intelligence picture around recent rural crimes
