Neighbourhood Matters
There has been a burglary overnight between 22 - 23rd August on Golden Hind Drive. A white VW Scirocco partial reg KVA has been stolen with keys. Please can residents [...]
🚨 Fraud Alert: Could That Police Call Be a Scam?There has been a significant increase in reports of fraudsters contacting residents by telephone and falsely claiming to be police officers. [...]
Are you age 17 to 24 years old, or know someone who is? If so, then the PCC is calling on you! Focused on reducing the harm too often caused on [...]
Tackling e-scooters in your communityFour e‑scooters and one illegal motorised bike seized, totalling more than £2,000, and all heading for the crusher.PCC John Campion regularly hears from communities about illegal [...]
DOORSTEP SCAMSThese were around long before Scammers took to the Internet but still exist today, and reports of residents being defrauded in this way continue to appear.Basically, these are cold [...]
Dear {FIRST_NAME},I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Nuisance motorbikes, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.Yesterday 17/08/2026, safer [...]
West Mercia Road Safety Team are running another Mature Driver Awareness Session in Droitwich on Wednesday 30th September. Two sessions are available: morning (10:00am-12:00pm) or afternoon (1:30pm-3:30pm). Events are delivered in partnership [...]
Dear Residents, Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at The Foodshare on Linden Avenue, Stourport on the 23/08/2026 at 1 pm - 2. Please take this opportunity to raise any [...]
£10K funding to support families after crime-linked child death The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating. When that loss is connected to a crime, the trauma can be even [...]
HEATWAVE SCAMS Once again, we find the fraudsters and criminals are jumping on topical situations to defraud the public with too good to be true offers, and what better to offer [...]
Many young people don't realise that some online actions can be criminal offences, with consequences that can impact their education, future careers, travel opportunities, and more.From unauthorised access to systems [...]
It's time to have your say! Focused on ensuring West Mercia Police keeps you informed and victims updated, PCC John Campion is focusing on communication in his latest Public Assurance & [...]
DON’T TAKE THE BAIT Over 56 million phishing emails have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service and more than a third of those were reported in the last year. [...]
July Residents' Newsletter The latest Residents' Newsletter from the PCC is available to read now. This month's edition includes:Views on what the Prime Minister needs to do to deliver the policing service [...]
At 02:30hrs this morning, 3rd August, 2x vehicles that was parked on Evergreen Way had windows smashed. The offenders x2, one on a bike and the other one walking went [...]
We have recently received a number of calls relating to FMSE…… But what is FMSE you ask….. FMSE is when criminals use fake or compromised online profiles to build trust, [...]
PAYMENT IN ADVANCE SCAMS Payment in Advance Fraud, also known as Advance Fee Fraud or Upfront Payment Fraud is still active and something to be aware of. Basically, this is when [...]
Today's young people are growing up in a digital world and many are incredibly confident with technology. While that curiosity can lead to amazing opportunities, it can also lead them [...]
Dear Resident}, Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at A Police surgey at St Michaels Cool Space coffee morning on 28th July 2026 at 10.30. Please take this opportunity to raise [...]
Dear resident We are urging residents to be vigilant after a suspected attempt fraud by rouge traders within the LICKHILL ROAD area of Stourport. We have some simple tips to follow which [...]
Vehicle seized in Stourport - While on patrol on the Walshes Estate this afternoon, Stourport Safer Neighbourhood Team spotted a suspicious vehicle. Following quick checks it was confirmed the vehicle [...]
Mature drivers course back due to popular demand Older drivers are among the most at-risk road users in West Mercia, with 22 fatalities and 79 serious injuries in collisions involving drivers [...]
WHAT ARE YOUR CHILDREN DOING ONLINE THIS SUMMER? What’s almost certain is that they’ll be going online more than in term time … for entertainment, keeping in contact and chatting with their [...]
When major events hit the headlines, fraudsters are never far behind.💧 If you receive an unexpected call, text, or email claiming to be from your water company saying that your [...]
Several vehicles were damaged at 2am this morning 19th July on The Spinney/Mill Road area of Stourport. Please can residents check their cctv or ring doorbell footage to see if [...]
Dear resident, Targeting all farmers and rural communities! We want to hear the views of our rural communities around how you would like West Mercia Police to communicate with you. This includes [...]
CYBER CHOICESKNOW THEIR DIGITAL WORLDEducation and awareness is key to our intervention work. There is no age limit to who we support WHO ARE WE?The Cyber Prevent Team delivers the national [...]
There has been an attempt burglary on Buttermere Road this morning 15th July at 02:45am. The offenders tried to get through the back door by attempting to snap the lock [...]
CRYPTOCURRENCY FRAUDWHAT IS IT?Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that use cryptography to generate ‘tokens’ and verify the transfer of these tokens between people. Criminals have taken advantage of the unregulated nature [...]
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 [...]