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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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A Kidderminster shoplifter who stole from stores in breach of her Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) has been sentenced to six months in prison.
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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: Drugs
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 drug related offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
We did- July 2026:
- A walk about of Stadium Close with local councillors to discuss any reported issues
- High visibility patrols on the local area, no drug dealing or usage discovered.
We did- August 2026:
- Multi-agency meetings with key stakeholders.
- Proactive patrols within the town centre.
- Visits with partners to vulnerable premises.
- Licencing checks on night time economy premises.
- Walkabout with councillors in the Hoo Road/ Stadium Close area.
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 to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
We did- July 2026:
- High visibility patrols of the local area, no ASB witnessed or further issues reported.
We did- August 2026:
- Use of ASB tactics towards identified youths within the town centre.
- Proactive patrols at hotspot locations within the town.
- Focused policing operation targeting e-scooters and e-bikes.
- x4 e-scooters seized.
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 persons found to be committing theft offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
We did- July 2026:
- 2 people have been arrested and charged with 9 theft offences which had occurred in Kidderminster Town Centre. They are due to appear in court in the near future.
We did- August 2026:
- Collaborative work with Kidderminster BID, retailers, WFDC, KTC and other stakeholders to share information and intelligence.
- Uplift in visible patrols around identified vulnerable premises, crime prevention advice given.
- Police surgeries within the town centre and surgeries at banks to offer advice.
- x2 arrested and charged for robbery.
