POLICE DETAILS
West Mercia Police - Leominster 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: Road Safety
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

We will:
- Conduct speed enforcement on high-risk routes within the safer neighbourhood area and other areas identified by residents as a concern.
- Inform and educate road users in respect of legislation governing the roads, using pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.
- Target individuals suspected of committing offences using the road networks and take positive action to address this.

Issue: Anti-social behaviour
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation and civil orders.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas identified as of heightened concern to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Educate members of the public around anti-social behaviour, using pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.

Issue: Rural crime
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

We will:
- Provide a wrap-around service for all rural burglary victims within the safer neighbourhood area, providing crime prevention advice and resources.
- Deal robustly with poaching offences and wildlife crime offenders making use of all legislation available.
- Educate and inform members of the public around aspects of rural crime via pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.

Issue: Road Safety
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

We will:
- Conduct speed enforcement on high-risk routes within the safer neighbourhood area and other areas identified by residents as a concern.
- Inform and educate road users in respect of legislation governing the roads, using pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.
- Target individuals suspected of committing offences using the road networks and take positive action to address this.

We did:
- Speed enforcement in Luston, scanning 40 drivers with 2x warnings given
- Female charged with driving whilst disqualified and with no insurance in Leominster - vehicle seized
- Male charged with drink driving in Leominster
- Liaison with DVLA following receipt of intelligence relating to a person driving with medical concerns

Issue: Anti-social behaviour
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation and civil orders.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas identified as of heightened concern to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Educate members of the public around anti-social behaviour, using pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.

We did:
- Community Protection Warning issued to female causing distress to others
- ASB Level 1 letter issued to young person causing a nuisance
- High-visibility patrols carried out across Hotspot area in Leominster Town Centre
- Female charged with 6 counts of retail theft, Criminal Behaviour Order application submitted
- 95 youths engaged with at Leominster Priory Church where personal safety and ASB were discussed

Issue: Rural crime
You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

We will:
- Provide a wrap-around service for all rural burglary victims within the safer neighbourhood area, providing crime prevention advice and resources.
- Deal robustly with poaching offences and wildlife crime offenders making use of all legislation available.
- Educate and inform members of the public around aspects of rural crime via pop-up events, social media and Neighbourhood Matters.

We did:
- Carried out a reassurance visit to Leominster burglary victim following the theft of a sentimental item
- Vehicle stopped being driven by males known to be involved in rural crime across North Herefordshire and intelligence submitted
- Property marking event of garden tools and equipment
- Attended Orleton event to address local concerns and relay crime prevention advice
- Secured a caravan suspected to be stolen