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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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Can you help us find Jacob Telford who is wanted for breaching court bail?
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We are appealing for witnesses after a woman died following a collision in Herefordshire yesterday (Tuesday 4 August).
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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:
Conducted high visibility patrols in areas of concern for speeding.
Gathered intelligence about a number of vehicles being driven on our roads without the required documentation.
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:
Conducted regular patrols of areas known for anti-social behaviour
Attended ASB reports involving adults and dealt with them according to the risk they presented.
Issued Community Protection Warnings and ASB letters to individuals found demonstrating anti-social behaviour
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 wrap around services for all burglary dwelling reported.
Conducted patrols of the areas known to be targeted by poachers and rural criminals.
