POLICE DETAILS
West Mercia Police - Chase and Priory Neighbourhood

West Mercia Police Information

West Mercia is the fourth largest geographic police area in England and Wales. The force area is divided into five territorial policing areas, which match the boundaries of our local authorities.

While West Mercia is predominantly rural, it also contains some densely populated urban areas and many market towns. To ensure we strike the right balance between addressing national and local policing priorities, the force focuses its activities on three priority areas:

  • Serving
  • Protecting the public
  • Making the difference

Chase and Priory Neighbourhood

West Mercia Police has not provided any neighbourhood information at this time.

Contact Details
Shropshire Town and Rural Housing- Star
https://www.starhousing.org.uk/

Police Force Map - West Mercia Police

Neighbourhood Map - Chase and Priory

Contact Details

Voluntary opportunities https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/16523/Voluntary-opportunities
Recognised watch schemes https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/19841/Recognised-watch-schemes
Crimestoppers https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/1996/Crimestoppers
Partners and communities together meetings

Partners and communities together (PACT) meetings are regular meetings organised jointly between the Safer Neighbourhood Policing Teams, local Councillors and partners.

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/Partners-and-communities-together-meetings
Your opinion matters

We want to know more about your needs. We also want to know more about our performance, our service and the impact of our activities, policies and procedures.

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/6975/Your-opinion-matters
Departmental Information

The contracts and procurement department provide specialist support to the forces in all aspects related to buying supplies and services using a variety of contractual arrangements ranging from small simple orders to large scale tendering projects.

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/1994/Departmental-Information

Senior Officer Details

West Mercia Police has not provided any information at this time.

Neighbourhood Officer Details

Tanya Beckett (Inspector)
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Sarah Kent (Sergeant)

I have been employed by West Mercia Police since 1995 serving 7 years as a Police Officer and then moving into the role of Sergeant in 2001

I have worked in Worcester as a Patrol Constable and Sergeant and also spent some time as a Custody Sergeant. For eight years I was posted to Tenbury Wells where I was responsible for both Patrol Officers and the Safer Neighbourhood Team covering Tenbury and the Team Valley. In July 2013 I became a Safer Neighbourhood Sergeant in Wychavon where I have teams in both Pershore and Droitwich.

Warren Edmunds (Police Constable)
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Vicky Elliott (Police Community Support Officer)

I joined West Mercia as a PCSO in 2007 covering Wythall and Hollywood for just over six and a half years. In 2014 I was a Police Officer for Redditch and Bromsgrove area, before returning to the role of a PCSO.

I joined the Droitwich East and Rural Team in September 2015.

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Aidan Goundry (Police Community Support Officer)

I am from Worcester and I studied Criminology at the University of Worcester, during which time I also ran an activity group for local children. I joined West Mercia Police in October of 2014 and following a brief posting to St Johns and Worcester City Centre I transferred across to join the Droitwich West and Rural West team. I look forward to getting involved with the local community and working with you all.

Locations

Address:

West Mercia Police Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, PO Box 55, Worcester, WR3 8SP

Priorities

5 Oct 2018

The Rural villages within the Droitwich Policing area has seen issues with Burglary Dwellings and theft of vehicles from these locations as well as Outbuilding and shed breaks reported which as resulted in thefts of Quad Bikes, Trailers and various machinery and equipment.

 

1 Mar 2017

Concerns raised about the use of drugs throughout Droitwich East, including Droitwich Town Centre and surrounding areas.

Response (1 Mar 2017)

1st March 2017 - Positive stop search on 2 males who have been dealt with for possession of cannabis.

26th April 2017 - Male issued with a Cannabis warning at Worcester Rd, Wychbold after being stopped by Officers.

29th April 2017 - Male arrested in the early hours for a number of Traffic Offences and was also dealt with for possession of Cannabis.

24th - 28th April - Droitwich Tasking Team along with Droitwich SNT have been out on patch working on intelligence to target key locations believed to be used by drug users.

8th September 2017 - early morning drugs warrant executed in Wychbold - 3 people under investigation for being involved in the supply of Class A drugs

14th November 2017 - Early morning drugs warrant executed at a property on Shepherds Place - 2 under arrest for Possession with Intent to Supply Class A Drugs

17th November 2017 - 3 month Closure Order served on a property in Shepherds Place following the sucessful execution of a warrant for drugs.

22nd November 2017 -  Early Morning Drugs Warrant executed on Farriers Corner, 3 arrested for Possession with Intent to Supply Class A Drugs

24th November 2017 - Early Morning Drugs Warrant executed at a property on Woodmans Way, a variety of items seized from the address pending investigation.

22nd February 2018 - Stop check on a male in Farmers Green believed to have been involved in a 'drugs deal', search proved negative.

7th January 2018 - 20th March 2018 - Several calls received in regards to groups of unknown males/females smoking cannabis in communal areas of flats on the Westlands Estate. Numerous high visiblity patrols by members of SNT throughout the day/night, a number of people encountered but no drugs found. On going joint visits with Housing Officers and Police to properties believed to be used by potential 'offenders' and discussions in regards to breach of tenancy had. On going matter for SNT and Housing Groups.

12th March 2018 - Officers attended Salwarpe Church following a call for a suspicious vehicle - officers attended and there was no trace of any vehicles or people at the location

18th March 2018 - Call to Salwarpe Church following suspicious vehicle (occupants believed to be engaging is drug taking due to previous issues) - on officer arrival, vehicle was all in order, no evidence of drug use etc.

20th March 2018 - anonymous call in regards to a well known drug dependant male begging in the local supermarket, on arrival no complaints from members of the public, male was dispersed from the area.

20th March 2018 - Special Constables have been patrolling priority areas in Droitwich previously identified as area's of concern

28th March 2018 - warrants executed, one in Wye Close, one in Dovecote Road and one in Ombersley Road. Positive find which included mature plants and equipment used in the cultivation of cannabis. 2 persons arrested, investigation ongoing.

27th April 2018 - Targeted patrols of hotspot areas identified by members of the public as being used by those smoking cannabis. A number of people spoken to, but no evidence of drug use at the scenes.

9th May 2018 - Positive Stop Search and subsequent arrest of a male on Ombersley way, Droitwich. Male found in possession of Cannabis and other paraphinallia

28th September 2018 - Call to St Peter's Cricket Pitch of Groups of young people drinking and potentially smoking Cannabis. Officers attended, moved all young people on, details taken of some involved. No Cannabis found.

 

1 May 2016

Speeding throughout the 12 Parish Councils which are incorporated within the Droitwich East Area is something which is regularly raised as a priority.

The following villages are a current focus for members of the Droitwich East SNT:

Bradley Green, The Lenches, Inkberrow, Crowle and Hanbury

Officers will also be targeting specific locations within Droitwich Town itself, these will include, but not limited to:_

The Holloway, Tagwell Road, Primsland Way and Cockshute Hill

Response (1 May 2016)

W/C 9th May 2016 - Officers conducted speed enforcement in the Lenches. 5 Speeding tickets issued and 8 drivers warned 

W/C 16th May 2016 - Officers conducted Speed enforcement in Bradley Green. 1 Speeding ticket issued and 4 drivers warned.

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