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Malvern shoplifter sentenced at court
12:27 27/07/2026A persistent shoplifter from Malvern was given a suspended sentence for multiple offences when he appeared at court on Saturday (25 July).
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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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Former care home manager abused position to steal thousands off resident
12:58 07/07/2026A former care home manager who abused her position to steal £22,500 off one of her vulnerable residents has been given a suspended sentence at court.
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WANTED: Emma Strunk
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Mature drivers in Herefordshire and Worcestershire invited to attend virtual reality awareness sessions
15:43 15/05/2026Mature drivers across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to book a free place at one of the mature driver awareness sessions which are taking place across the two counties over the summer.
Crimes
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Issue: Retail crime
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
Action taken:
We will:
- Engage regularly with retailers providing a consistent approach to investigating thefts.
- Conduct high visibility patrols at high harm places engaging with staff to protect them from incidents of violence and harassment.
- Use the most effective tactical interventions to disrupt and break the cycle of offending.
We did:
- Conducted regular patrols and conducted a police surgery at the retail park.
- Arrest prolific shoplifter charged for 6 offences.
- Stop search of prolific shoplifter at the retail park.
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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:
- Neighbourhood priority surveys have been completed in Newtown area.
- ASB patrols have been conducted at the Vale Estate, Victoria Park and the Royal estate.
- Arrest of adult male for public order offence outside of retail store.
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Priority:
Issue: Drug activity
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
Action taken:
We will:
- Identify and disrupt those involved in drug activity.
- Conduct high visibility patrols in areas of heightened concern, making use of police powers such as stop and search where applicable.
- Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of focus.
We did:
- High visibility patrols in areas of concern conducted.
- Worked with partners and the community to identify those involved in drug activity.