Your Safer Neighbourhood Team
Your Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) is a group of local police officers and staff dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of police officers, special constables, police community support officers and volunteers, supported by additional officers and staff from the wider area.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for your area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on preventing and reducing crime, protecting the vulnerable and providing reassurance across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire.
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Crimes
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Priority 2
Doseley area has been identified as a neighbourhood priority due to ongoing anti-social behaviour and the increased demand being placed on police resources. Local residents have raised concerns regarding persistent incidents that are affecting community.
Key concerns include:
• Reports of anti-social behaviour in public spaces.
• Increased calls for service and police demand.
• Ongoing complaints from local residents.
• Repeat incidents at the locations.
• Community concerns regarding nuisance behaviour.Action taken:
This priority supports the West Mercia Police objectives of:
• Cutting Crime by addressing anti-social behaviour and associated offending that impacts local communities.
• Policing with the Community through visible patrols and proactive engagement with residents and partners.
• Supporting Victims and Witnesses by ensuring those affected are listened to, supported and kept updated where appropriate.
• Maximising Resources through problem-solving and partnership approaches aimed at reducing repeat demand. -
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Priority 1
Speeding Concerns in Horsehay
Old Park Road has been identified as a local priority following ongoing reports from residents regarding excessive vehicle speeds and road safety concerns. For continued monitoring and enforcement activity to improve road safety and reduce the risk of collisions.Action taken:
This priority supports the West Mercia Police objectives of:
• Cutting Crime by addressing road safety offences and promoting safer driver behaviour.
• Policing with the Community through responding to concerns raised by local residents and providing visible enforcement activity.
• Supporting the community be proactively reducing the risk of collisions and harm on the road network.
• Maximising Resources through targeted deployments based on community concerns and intelligence-led activity. -
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Priority 3
Illegal E-Scooter UseAction taken:
Following concerns raised by residents, the use of illegal e-scooters on roads, pavements, and public spaces has been identified as a neighbourhood policing priority. Reports highlight concerns regarding rider safety, anti-social behaviour, and the risk posed to pedestrians and other road users.
The neighbourhood team will:
Conduct high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations.
Engage with riders to educate them on current legislation surrounding e-scooter use.
Take enforcement action where offences are identified.
Work alongside partner agencies, schools, and local communities to raise awareness of the risks and legal implications of illegal e-scooter use.
Monitor reports and intelligence to identify repeat offenders and locations of concern.Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents to assist in targeting patrols and enforcement activity effectively. The aim is to improve road safety, reduce anti-social behaviour, and address community concerns.