FOI 435536
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 435536
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 6th October 2025. Please find below the response to your request:
How many ASB incidents involving flags have West Mercia responded to within the last two months?
How many antisocial behaviour incidents involving flags have West Mercia responded to within the last two months?
How many harassment incidents (verbal, stalking etc) involving flags have West Mercia responded to within the last two months?
Reply
West Mercia Police hold the information requested however, this may not be accurate as there is no specific marker for calls made to the police regarding flags.
A search has been carried for ASB incidents with the word Flag and the same for crimes under Harassment.
The data will also include any use of flag and not specifically regarding the recent attention to flags on street furniture.
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Number of incidents closed as "AS" (antisocial behaviour) which relate to a flag between 01/08/2025 & 30/09/2025 |
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Incident Attended |
Total |
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No |
11 |
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Yes |
5 |
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Grand Total |
16 |
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Number of crimes of Stalking & Harassment which involve a flag created between 01/08/2025 & 30/09/2025 |
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Primary Offence Sub Group |
Total |
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STALKING AND HARASSMENT |
6 |
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Grand Total |
6 |