Ludlow

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.

Ludlow

Dougal Bell (West Mercia Police, Sergeant, Ludlow, Cleobury & Highley)

Dougal Bell

Sergeant

07971395219

Susan Cooke (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Ludlow)

Susan Cooke

Police Community Support Officer

07890912910

Beth Francis (Police, Police Community Support Officer, West Mercia Police, Shropshire local policing, Ludlow Safer Neighborhood Team)

Beth Francis

Police Community Support Officer

07773054449

Fern Johnson (Police, Police Constable, Ludlow)

Fern Johnson

Police Constable

07929783665

Damien  Kelly (Police, Inspector, South Shropshire)

Damien Kelly

Inspector

07870219174

Elliot Maslen (West Mercia Police, Police Constable, Ludlow)

Elliot Maslen

Police Constable

07814944270

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 24 June 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 24 June 2025

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

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West Mercia Police
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Register for a free online driver awareness session

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Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
03/08/2025 14:07:31

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Burglary appeal: Can you help?

Dear Resident We are appealing to LUDLOW community for information following two recent burgla...

West Mercia Police
02/08/2025 14:46:07

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New service to support people affected by crime opens today!

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Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
01/08/2025 14:04:03

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Theft of lead: Can you help?

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31/07/2025 16:43:14

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