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Local policing

The local policing teams include local investigations, response teams and Safer Neighbourhood Teams. Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team is your first point of call to raise issues in your community. Policing in Herefordshire is led by Superintendent Helen Wain.

To find out where your nearest police station is and who your Safer Neighbourhood Team is, visit the West Mercia Police website

Neighbourhood Matters

To find out what is happening in your area keep in touch with West Mercia Police through their free messaging service. The Neighbourhood Matters messaging system enables residents, businesses and community groups to keep in touch with local policing teams. You can receive updates on crimes, latest information on on-going incidents and learn more about what we’re doing in your community.

You can also find the names and contact details for your local policing team here.

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Making a difference in Herefordshire

Neighbourhood Watch

If you want to work with your neighbours in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood, you can find out where your local Neighbourhood Watch group is based.

Community Safety Partnership

The CSP for Herefordshire consists of: Herefordshire Council; Clinical Commissioning Group; West Mercia Police; Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service; Warwickshire and West Mercia Community Rehabilitation Company; National Probation Service; and West Mercia Youth Offending Service.

The chairs of the safeguarding boards (both adults and children), the chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board and a representative from the Police and Crime Commissioner are also invited to attend meetings.

You can view more information about the CSP.

Community Speed Watch

If you want to play an active role in reducing speeding within your community, contact the West Mercia Road Safety Team via email to find out how you can help. Find out more on the West Mercia Police website

Grant Funded Projects

Herefordshire – PCC funded projects and services 2023