POLICE DETAILS
West Mercia Police - Droitwich Town West and Rural West Neighbourhood

Setting the blueprint for West Mercia Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner’s West Mercia Safer Communities Plan has four priorities shaped by the public:

- Cutting crime – targeting the concerns, and crime types, that matter most to communities, including anti-social behaviour
- Policing with the community – more visible and accessible policing resulting in improved public confidence and satisfaction
- Supporting victims and witnesses – ensuring victims feel supported throughout the criminal justice journey and are regularly updated, and criminals are brought to justice
- Maximising resources and value for money – identifying efficiencies and smarter ways of working without compromising on delivering a quality service

The West Mercia Police Local Policing Charter is based on three principles

- Visibility
- Accessibility
- Engagement.

It is a commitment to accessible, community-focused policing. It prioritises listening to residents, tackling crime, safety and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Safer Neighbourhood Teams set local priorities and provide regular updates via social media and Neighbourhood Matters. Contact your local team for more information.

Setting the blueprint for West Mercia Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner’s West Mercia Safer Communities Plan has four priorities shaped by the public:

- Cutting crime – targeting the concerns, and crime types, that matter most to communities, including anti-social behaviour
- Policing with the community – more visible and accessible policing resulting in improved public confidence and satisfaction
- Supporting victims and witnesses – ensuring victims feel supported throughout the criminal justice journey and are regularly updated, and criminals are brought to justice
- Maximising resources and value for money – identifying efficiencies and smarter ways of working without compromising on delivering a quality service

The West Mercia Police Local Policing Charter is based on three principles

- Visibility
- Accessibility
- Engagement.

It is a commitment to accessible, community-focused policing. It prioritises listening to residents, tackling crime, safety and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Safer Neighbourhood Teams set local priorities and provide regular updates via social media and Neighbourhood Matters. Contact your local team for more information.

Setting the blueprint for West Mercia Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner’s West Mercia Safer Communities Plan has four priorities shaped by the public:

- Cutting crime – targeting the concerns, and crime types, that matter most to communities, including anti-social behaviour
- Policing with the community – more visible and accessible policing resulting in improved public confidence and satisfaction
- Supporting victims and witnesses – ensuring victims feel supported throughout the criminal justice journey and are regularly updated, and criminals are brought to justice
- Maximising resources and value for money – identifying efficiencies and smarter ways of working without compromising on delivering a quality service

The West Mercia Police Local Policing Charter is based on three principles

- Visibility
- Accessibility
- Engagement.

It is a commitment to accessible, community-focused policing. It prioritises listening to residents, tackling crime, safety and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Safer Neighbourhood Teams set local priorities and provide regular updates via social media and Neighbourhood Matters. Contact your local team for more information.

Issue - Anti social behaviour/ criminal damage, in the Chawson area of Droitwich
You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns

We will:
Increase police visibility and foot patrols
Link in with the residents association meeting and local councillors to address the concerns.
Drop in surgeries at various times including days, evenings and weekends.
Deal with ASB and criminal offences robustly.
The team will advertise events on social media platforms and circulate information and good news stories to keep local residents updated.

Issue - Burglary / theft and anti-social behaviour at Methodist Church, Worcester Road, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Worcester Road, Emmanuel Church, Emmanuel Church, Blake Avenue and Salwarpe Church, Copcut Lane, Salwarpe.
You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns

We will:
Attend church and community meetings to listen to concerns and gather information
Increase visibility patrols in the area at key times to deter criminality and Anti-social behaviour
Engage with local residents, church representatives and partner agencies to identify issues and develop long-term solutions
Carry out reassurance visits to provide crime prevention advice
Take positive action against those responsible where evidence identifies offenders.

Issue - Shoplifting at Waitrose, Droitwich
You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns

We will:
Carry out targeted high-visibility patrol at Waitrose at peak times
Work closely with Waitrose management and staff to identify offenders and emerging trends
Review CCTV and intelligence to identify repeat offenders and take positive enforcement action where appropriate
Arrange business meetings so local business concerns can be addressed, sharing information and prevent further offences
Provide crime prevention advice, working alongside partners to support, to reassure staff and customers
Take a problem solving approach to implement long term solutions

Issue - Anti social behaviour/ criminal damage, in the Chawson area of Droitwich
You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns

We will:
Increase police visibility and foot patrols
Link in with the residents association meeting and local councillors to address the concerns.
Drop in surgeries at various times including days, evenings and weekends.
Deal with ASB and criminal offences robustly.
The team will advertise events on social media platforms and circulate information and good news stories to keep local residents updated.

We did:
Attended the local residents meeting
Conducted a drop-in surgery in July
Patrols both on foot and in vehicle to provide a visibility at various times of the day, engaging with residents.
Reports of offending and ASB has reduced following positive visibility and police enforcement

Issue - Burglary / theft and anti-social behaviour at Methodist Church, Worcester Road, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Worcester Road, Emmanuel Church, Emmanuel Church, Blake Avenue and Salwarpe Church, Copcut Lane, Salwarpe.
You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns

We will:
Attend church and community meetings to listen to concerns and gather information
Increase visibility patrols in the area at key times to deter criminality and Anti-social behaviour
Engage with local residents, church representatives and partner agencies to identify issues and develop long-term solutions
Carry out reassurance visits to provide crime prevention advice
Take positive action against those responsible where evidence identifies offenders.

We did:
Regular foot patrols of Salwarpe Church , Droitwich Methodist Church , Sacred Heart church, and Emmanuel Church .
Positive engagement with public when churches are open for services or activities.
Offender arrested on suspicion of burglary (in connection to some of the Churches and business burglaries). This is still being investigated.
Meeting conducted with the Churches and SNT , and another one planned for September.

Issue - Shoplifting at Waitrose, Droitwich
You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns

We will:
Carry out targeted high-visibility patrol at Waitrose at peak times
Work closely with Waitrose management and staff to identify offenders and emerging trends
Review CCTV and intelligence to identify repeat offenders and take positive enforcement action where appropriate
Arrange business meetings so local business concerns can be addressed, sharing information and prevent further offences
Take a problem solving approach to implement long term solutions

We did:
Regular patrols and visits to Waitrose
Meeting with manager regarding security, preventative measures and reporting.
Investigating reports of shop thefts
Crime prevention advice, working alongside partners to support, to reassure staff and customers
Business meeting arranged for August.