Neighbourhood Matters
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 [...]
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 [...]