Upton

Your Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) is a group of local police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers and PCSOs based in your area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire.

Please find contact details for your Safer Neighbourhood Team provided below. Please note that to report a crime or incident to West Mercia Police, you can visit westmercia.police.uk or in an emergency, please dial 999.

Upton

Claire Doughty (West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Upton)

Claire Doughty

Police Community Support Officer

07814040601

Steve Freeman (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Upton SNT)

Steve Freeman

Police Community Support Officer

+447870152028

Kevin Johns (West Mercia Police, Police Constable, Upton-upon-Severn Safer Neighbourhood Team)

Kevin Johns

Police Constable

07817951754

Jason Maiden (Police, Sergeant, Malvern)

Jason Maiden

Sergeant

07966569754

Molly-Ann Smith (Police, Police Constable, Malvern Rurals)

Molly-Ann Smith

Police Constable

Dave Wise (Police, Inspector, Malvern Hills and Wychavon)

Dave Wise

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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).

Issued 10 October 2025

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

Actioned 10 October 2025

What members in Upton are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Targeted Night time Patrols around Kinnersley & surrounding areas

Thanks to local residents who contacted us about suspicious activity in Kinnersley over the last few...

West Mercia Police
13/10/2025 16:09:11

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Engagement Van Malvern Retail Park

Dear Resident, Link and Dyson Safer Neighbourhood Team will be on the Malvern Retail Park with th...

West Mercia Police
12/10/2025 16:46:09

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HANG UP – IT’S A SCAM....

Stop and Think before you hand it over…. Following a spate of Courier Frauds across the West Mercia ...

West Mercia Police
09/10/2025 17:04:12

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Charging up to save money and the environment

Supercharging efforts to cut fleet costs and carbon emissions Delivering £30,000 in annual savings, ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
07/10/2025 12:52:51

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Engagement Van : Mon 13 Oct 10:00

Dear resident, Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Welland Village Hall car park, Marl...

West Mercia Police
06/10/2025 18:31:50

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WEEKLY FRAUD UPDATE FROM WEST MERCIA POLICE - ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT - 06/10/2025

HMRC SCAMS This is the key time to be aware of emails, texts, or even phone calls, claiming to be fr...

West Mercia Police
06/10/2025 15:19:59

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IDENTITY THEFT

IDENTITY THEFT When using a Cash Point Machine, keep your PIN covered. Don't give thieves a help...

West Mercia Police
05/10/2025 12:19:13

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Burglary appeal: Can you help?

We are appealing to the Hanley Castle Community for information following a shed break in Brotheri...

West Mercia Police
04/10/2025 12:31:14

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Upcoming Events

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Engagement Van
  • Hanley Swan Village Hall, Welland Road, WR8 0EQ
  • 12/11/2025 14:00
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