Sgt Peter Rigby, the Neighbourhood Sergeant for Wellington Town & Rural took opportunity today to join PCSO Josh Peel on patrol in Little Wenlock and the area around the Wrekin to find more about what the Safer Neighbourhood Team were doing to keep the area safe. Agricultural crime, ASB caused by off road bikes and vehicles passing through the villages at speed featured as a priority for the team, albeit this is a relatively low crime area of Telford. A routine check of the carpark at New Work proved to be clear, but as PCSO Peel pointed out this was not always the case in the evening and he and his colleagues were giving this area greater attention. During our patrol we visited some other key locations and farms in the area, and it was evident the officers for the Little Wenlock area had a good understanding of the community.

If you have a concern about a particular issue or would like to speak to one of the officers that covers Little Wenlock, the mobile police station visits the village once a month and an officer also attends the monthly Parish Council meeting. You can also e-mail: wellingtonwest.snt@westmercia.police.uk

If you haven’t already done so, you can also sign up to our community messaging system, Neighbourhood Matters, by visiting: www.neighbourhoodmatters.co.uk

Find out more about your area, crime statistics and who your local officers are by visiting: Wellington West and Rural | Your area | West Mercia Police | West Mercia Police