Neighbourhood Matters
Dear resident, Please be aware that it is suspected that bogus traders have been operating in the area of Lickhill Road targeting elderly residents claiming that they need work on their [...]
National recognition for PCC John Campion’s Independent Custody Visitors scheme The PCC's Independent Custody Visitors (ICV) scheme has retained its Silver Accreditation from the Independent Custody Visiting Association. Between April 2025 and [...]
Rock Up and Rugby is back for the summer holidays, offering free tag rugby sessions for young people aged 11–16.📅 Every Monday from 20th July to 24th August🕑 2:00pm – [...]
Work towards becoming a Net Zero force recognised with national award Huge congratulations to everyone who helped the West Mercia PoliceContracts & Procurement team secure the Best Net Zero Procurement Initiative [...]
GIFT CARDS Despite the addition of warning notices by several retailers now on Gift Card display stands, criminals are still successfully getting victims to make payments by Gift Cards under various [...]
Tomorrow 2nd July 2026 there will be a Cyber Crime/Fraud event on The Community Centre car park, Walshes Estate, Stourport between 11 - 1pm.If you would like to report or [...]
COMMON TERMS – ONLINE FRAUDAs the Internet has evolved, so has its misuse by online criminals in defrauding their victims. In the course of tha,t new words and phrases have [...]
News and updates from the PCC for June The June residents’ newsletter from PCC John Campion has now landed in the inboxes of almost 2,000 people across West Mercia. This month's edition [...]
Supporting our Armed Forces community Today marks Armed Forces Day - a time to recognise and support the incredible men and women who serve our country. The long-standing bond between the Armed [...]
Police stopped a vehicle in the early hours on 23rd June on Areley Common, Stourport. The driver was over the drink drive limit, was arrested and taken into custody. An [...]
IS IT REALLY THE POLICE CALLING YOU? There has been a significant rise recently of cold callers phoning residents and claiming to be Police Officers. This not only applies to West [...]
Public confidence in West Mercia Police is on the rise According to the results of the PCC's latest perception survey, 81% of people say they have confidence in West Mercia Police [...]
The rear window of a vehicle that was parked on Worcester Road overnight has been smashed. This happened between 20:00hrs 21st - 06:00hrs 22nd June. Any info please contact police [...]
Thousands of you have had your say… Over the last three months, the PCC has been asking for your views on the Government’s proposals to merge police forces across England and [...]
There has been a burglary on Santa Maria Way, Stourport between 9 - 10th June. Offender/s have gained access to the property and have opened cupboards and draws but nothing [...]
Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at B and M - Lombard Street, Stourport on 13/06/2026 at 14:00 hours. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have [...]
CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS In the same way as Romance Fraudsters use strong and reliable persona such as Military or Medical personnel to convince victims that they are genuine, the use of celebrity [...]
Time’s almost up for you to have your say on the future of policing! The PCC wants to hear from you on the Government’s proposal to reduce police forces from 43 [...]
More police officers confirmed for community-based teams "Residents tell me time and again how much they value seeing officers on the beat, building relationships and responding to local concerns..." - PCC [...]
PCC John Campion's residents' newsletter for May now available! The May residents’ newsletter from PCC John Campion has landed in the inboxes of almost 2,000 people across West Mercia.This month's edition [...]
Our Mature Driver Awareness sessions are starting up again this month. If you haven't booked a place yet and are interested in attending one, we have spaces left at our [...]
PCC backs tougher action on speeding When out speaking with local communities, PCC John Campion hears one message again and again: people are worried about road safety. That’s why he’s continuing to [...]
A TRIO OF FAKES As we have often mentioned in previous messages, criminals seize on topical opportunities to defraud the public. So firstly, what can be more topical than the FIFA [...]
.FRAUDULENT HOLIDAY OFFERS Whilst people increasingly use the Internet as a marketplace to book their holidays, at the same time fraudsters and criminals are also ready to jump in an exploit [...]
West Mercia has seen a significant fall in the number of vehicle thefts over 2025/26 Comparing figures from 2024/25 to 2025/26, vehicle theft has decreased by 18.8%. PCC John Campion has welcomed [...]
STUDENT FRAUD WARNINGThe University Academic year is nearing an end, and many existing students may already be searching for the next year’s accommodation. Also, once the “A” level results are [...]
There has been a burglary overnight on Steatite Way, Stourport. The offender/s have broke the lock on the back door gaining access to the property. A black BMW partial reg [...]
PCC warns Government: protect local policing, not centralise it"The Government need to strengthen local policing, not weaken it with gimmicks..."PCC John Campion has had his say on the Government's plans [...]
There will be two pop up surgeries in Stourport today.At the riverside paddling pool 12 - 1pm and the SNT office 36 Old Ford Walk 3 - 4pm. Please come along [...]
Alongside Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and West Mercia Police & Crime Commissioner, we are inviting mature drivers to attend a free awareness session over the summer months [...]
Dear {FULL_NAME},As someone who has signed up to information from the Rural crime area of this platform - I thought you might like to know of a positive result yesterday. On [...]
As we enjoy the longer, lighter days, we’re reminding all road users to stay alert — especially early in the morning and later in the evening. These are high‑risk times [...]
As we enjoy the longer, lighter days, we’re reminding all road users to stay alert — especially early in the morning and later in the evening. These are high‑risk times [...]
ROMANCE FRAUDWe regularly highlight Romance Fraud as it remains one of the more common forms of online fraud. It is moreover a very damaging type of fraud not only from [...]
COURIER FRAUDCourier Fraud continues to be a common method used by criminals to defraud members of the public. For that reason, we need to ensure that the public remain alert [...]
FRAUD ALERTWe have been made aware of an incident where a person has been contacted by a male who identified himself as a Police Officer, saying he was from the [...]
Good Afternoon, Please find attached a copy of the May Newsletter. I’m sending it out a couple of days early due to the Bank holiday weekend, hard copies distributed to community [...]
WORLD PASSWORD DAY World Password Day is marked each year on the first Thursday in May – i.e. May 7th this year – to raise awareness of the importance of using [...]
We are investigating a number of Arson investigations in the Areley Kings and Riverside ward of Stourport On Severn. We are appealing to local residents for information.Fires have occurred on 26th [...]