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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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WANTED: Jacob Telford
14:10 10/08/2026Can you help us find Jacob Telford who is wanted for breaching court bail?
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Teenager charged with multiple driving and theft offences
14:43 13/07/2026A teenage boy has been charged with multiple driving and theft offences following an incident in the Leigh Sinton / Bransford area on Friday night (July 10).
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Warning to make sure motorbikes are safe and secure
11:42 13/07/2026Motorbike 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.
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Gang of four burglars sentenced at court
15:44 06/07/2026A gang of four burglars were sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday (2 July).
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Priority:
Issue: Road Safety
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
Action taken:
We will:
- Conduct speed monitoring and enforcement at locations identified as areas of concern.
- Deal with anti-social driving, providing education to motorists and enforcement when appropriate.
- Attend schools at drop off and pick up times to promote safe areas for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
We did:
- Speed monitoring and enforcement completed at Upton Road, Powick and A38 at Dunstall, Kinnersley and Severn Stoke.
- Conducted Op Close Pass patrols which is an initiative to educate and enforce safe passing distances between drivers and cyclists.
- Attended Powick Primary School at drop off times, engaged with parents, students and staff.
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Priority:
Issue: ASB
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
Action taken:
We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure high visibility patrols are conducted in areas of concerns at relevant times.
- Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of focus.
We did:
- Completed ASB surveys in Kempsey and a drop in session.
- Conducted high visibility patrols at the Rocky and shop in Kempsey and at the Rushwick park.
- ASB surveys completed in Severn Stoke.
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Priority:
Issue: Burglary
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
Action taken:
We will:
- Review local crime data to understand whether this is an emerging crime threat or perception.
- Provide crime prevention advice regularly through community messaging.
- Conduct patrols in areas identified as having heightened concerns.
We did:
- Reviewed local crime data regularly to identify emerging crime trends.
- Conducted high visibility patrols.