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Drug dealers sentenced to 67 months in prison
08:49 02/10/2026Two drug dealers who operated in the south Worcestershire area were sentenced to a total of five years and seven months at court yesterday (Thursday 1 October).
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Hereford man handed CBO by courts
09:03 18/09/2026A Hereford man who was recently jailed has now been handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a series of offences across the city.
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Man charged with sexual assault in Hereford
12:31 08/09/2026Omer Farooq, of Teme Road in Worcester, has been charged with sexual assault on a female.
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New website launched to help communities be better prepared for emergencies
14:37 07/09/2026People 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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Warning to protect elderly and vulnerable people after courier fraud incidents
11:35 21/08/2026We 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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Issue: Road Safety
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.Action taken:
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.Sept 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. -
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Issue: Rural crime
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.Action taken:
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.Sept 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 -
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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.Action taken:
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.Sept 2026
We did:
Attended numerous reports of ASB, dealing with each in the most appropriate, proportionate way.
Dealt with a number of youths for ASB and damage.
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