Local policing
West Mercia is split into five local policing areas: Herefordshire, Shropshire, North Worcestershire, South Worcestershire and Telford and Wrekin.
The local policing teams include local CID investigations, response teams and Safer Neighbourhood Teams. Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team is your first point of call to raise issues in your community.
Find out more about what is happening in your area: Click here to enter your postcode and find out.
Herefordshire
Policing in Herefordshire is led by Superintendent Sue Thomas. The local policing teams work hard to ensure it remains a low crime area and a safe place to live, work and visit.
Shropshire
The Shropshire Policing Area serves a population of over 306,000 people and a geographical area of 3,487 square kilometres. The area is made up of a number of market towns spread across a large rural expanse. Policing is currently led by Superintendent Mo Lansdale.
North Worcestershire
The North Worcestershire policing area serves a population of approximately 270,000 living in the 3 Districts of Bromsgrove, Redditch and Wyre Forest. This is a diverse geographical and multi-cultural area with many new and emerging communities. Policing is led by Superintendent Mark Colquhoun .
South Worcestershire
Policing across South Worcestershire is led by Superintendent Stephanie Brighton. The local policing teams cover Worcester City Centre, and a wider, more rural area.
Telford and Wrekin
The Telford & Wrekin policing area serves a population of 162,100 across some diverse and emerging communities. Policing is led by Superintendent Jim Baker.
