FOI 3157
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: HRC0003157
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 22nd April 2026. Please find below the response to your request:
The total number of incidents of hoax calls recorded by West Mercia Police call handlers - a year by year breakdown from 2021 up to and including 2026 so far.
Reply
West Mercia Police hold information in relation to your request.
Please see below which relates to the number of recorded incidents with the closure code of “Hoax call” from 2021 to 2026 to date:
|
Year |
Number of Incidents |
|
2021 |
319 |
|
2022 |
462 |
|
2023 |
477 |
|
2024 |
556 |
|
2025 |
368 |
|
2026 |
115 |