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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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A man has been sentenced after he drove a stolen dumper truck into a house in Telford, causing extensive damage all while under the influence of cocaine.
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Mature drivers across Shropshire are invited to book a free place at one of our mature driver awareness sessions which are taking place across the county over the coming months.
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A West Mercia Police officer who was viciously attacked and beaten while on duty in Hereford has today (Friday 6 February) spoken about the ordeal that left him with severe physical injuries and long-term mental health issues.
Priority 1
To be visible, accessible and responsive
Maintaining a strong presence across our communities through high-visibility patrols, targeted operations and regular engagement opportunities in areas identified through community concerns, crime patterns and local intelligence.
These patrols are designed not only to deter criminal activity and anti-social behaviour but also to provide opportunities for residents to speak with us directly about issues affecting their community.
Community engagement remains a priority. Through police surgeries, Mobile Police Stations, community meetings and local events, we are committed to listening to your concerns and working collaboratively with residents, businesses and partner agencies to tackle local issues.
We will continue to advertise and host police surgeries and mobile police stations to provide an opportunity for residents to meet us in an informal setting. These sessions allow you to discuss concerns, report ongoing issues, seek crime prevention advice and find out more about the work we do.
We will provide regular updates on social media, Neighbourhood Matters and local meetings, we will continue to share information about policing activity, community issues, ongoing initiatives and successful outcomes.
Priority 2
The identified priority is the Hollinswood underpass area, which continues to generate community concerns relating to:
• Drug dealing and associated criminality
• Anti-social behaviour
• Overgrown vegetation affecting visibility and accessibility
• Accumulation of rubbish and fly-tipping
• Arson and deliberate fire-setting
This priority supports the West Mercia Police objectives of:
• Cutting crime by targeting anti-social behaviour, drug-related activity and environmental issues that have the greatest impact on the local community.
• Policing with the community through increased visibility, reassurance patrols and partnership working to improve public confidence.
• Supporting victims and witnesses by ensuring concerns are acted upon, updates are provided and offenders are identified and brought to justice where possible.
• Maximising resources through joint problem-solving with partner agencies to deliver sustainable long-term improvements.
Priority 3
Stirchley Area ASB and Crime Concerns
The identified priority area continues to experience issues that are negatively impacting the local community, including:
• Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
• Increased thefts from local stores and businesses
• Drug use and associated criminality
This priority aligns with the West Mercia Police objectives of:
• Cutting Crime by tackling ASB, retail theft and drug-related activity that matter most to local residents and businesses.
• Policing with the Community through increased patrols, engagement opportunities and visible problem-solving activity to improve public confidence.
• Supporting Victims and Witnesses by ensuring those affected by crime and ASB receive appropriate support, updates and safeguarding where required.
• Supporting Businesses to ensure offenders are identified and brought to justice where possible.
• Maximising Resources by working alongside partner agencies, local businesses and housing providers to address underlying issues and reduce repeat demand.
