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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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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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We are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson at a property in Kidderminster on Wednesday (12 August).
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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 - 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, particularly those on off road bikes or e-scooters making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood matters surveys to identify areas of focus
We did- July 2026:
-x2 E-scooters seized.
- In addition to this in order to help reduce youth related Anti Social Behaviour (ASB), formal ASB sanctions have been implemented for those identified as persistently committing ASB.
We did- August 2026:
- Targeted patrol around the St Mary's estate.
- Use of ASB tactics with regards to youths identified.
Issue:
Springfield Park - Anti Social Behaviour and protection of wildlife in the Park.
You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
We Will:
- Conduct regular visible patrols of the park in order to deter anti-social behaviour and reduce harm
- Deal robustly with perpetrators of anti-social behaviour.
We did- July 2026:
- Three youths have been identified and referrals made to the Youth Justice Service, following ball bearings being catapulted at wildlife near to the Springfield Park area.
- Police surgeries have also been completed to engage with community and listen to and address concerns.
We did- August 2026:
- Local operation to target e-scooters and e-bikes.
- Seizure of x4 e-scooters and x1 e-bike.
Issue: Theft
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 those committing theft offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Increase patrols around retail stores.
We did- July 2026:
- Visit of retail premises to provide reassurance and crime prevention advice
- A prolific shoplifter has been arrested and charged with numerous theft offences and a Criminal Behaviour Order issued.
We did- August 2026:
- Prolific shoplifter sentenced to 6 months.
- Targetted patrols at identified vulnerable premises.
