Make Your Neighbourhood Safer: Report Empty Buildings – 28/05/2026
Empty properties can quickly attract anti-social behaviour (ASB), affecting not just the building but the wider neighbourhood. Even one neglected property can increase local complaints and reduce how safe residents feel. to read more click the link
Congratulations! You’ve won….. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING 24/04/2026
*SCAM ALERT* Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the Football World Cup to manipulate people into replying to scam lottery letters.
West Mercia residents are urged to be vigilant after a local resident received a scam letter promising prize money of £900,000. click the link for more info.
Local Priorities Anti-social behaviour 13/04/2026
Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about local issues of concern is vital in order to enable us to target resources effectively. Although you did not raise Anti-social behaviour – general as a concern in your last feedback, this issue has been raised by other members of your local area so we thought you would also like to receive this update.
Enjoy April’s edition of Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Voice 13/04/2026
Spring is in the air and many local Neighbourhood Watch groups are brushing away the cobwebs of winter and planning events in their local areas. It is also time to start planning for Neighbourhood Watch Week, which this year is 1st – 7th June.
Advice: Keeping your shed or garage safe and secure 13/04/2026
As warmer months begin to roll in it is time to think about keeping sheds and garages safe and secure.
Many people don’t secure their shed or garage in the same way they do their homes – often using an easy-to-break lock or padlock to protect valuable contents such as a car, bike or lawnmower. click the link above for more information and advice
An opportunistic burglar will try a shed or garage first because they can find the tools they need to break into the main house.
Do you know someone who could be a police cadet? 13/04/2026
*CYBER ALERT* Received an Instagram password reset email?…. Here’s what you need to know 17/1/26
The WalkSafe app has been launched in West Mercia. The app is available across the force area and is free for everyone, police, partners or public to download and use. It’s a simple tool that helps you stay connected with the people who care about you, whether you’re travelling home, meeting friends or enjoying a night out.
Result of todays bike marking event 24/04/2026
Market Drayton Police had a bike marking event in Market Drayton today and it was great to see so many people turn out to get their bikes marked and talk to us about their local concerns.
Throughout the day we managed to get around 60 bikes marked and registered.
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