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, South Shropshire Ludlow, Cleobury & Highley SNT)

Dougal Bell

Sergeant

07971395219

Susan Cooke (West Mercia Police, PCSO, Ludlow SNT)

Susan Cooke

PCSO

07890912910

Stephen Dunn-Brown (West Mercia Police, Senior Police Community Support Officer, South Shropshire)

Stephen Dunn-Brown

Senior Police Community Support Officer

07814053796

Beth Francis (West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Ludlow SNT)

Beth Francis

Police Community Support Officer

07773054449

Fern Johnson (West Mercia Police, SNO, Ludlow SNT)

Fern Johnson

SNO

07929783665

Damien Kelly (West Mercia Police, Inspector, South Shropshire SNTs)

Damien Kelly

Inspector

07870219174

Elliot Maslen (West Mercia Police, SNO Town Centre, Ludlow Town Centre SNT)

Elliot Maslen

SNO Town Centre

07814944270

Ivan Waddicor (West Mercia Police, SNO Town Centre, Ludlow Town Centre SNT)

Ivan Waddicor

SNO Town Centre

07980954484

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 Ludlow are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Local Priorities Road Safety Issues Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Road Safety Issues, which people...

West Mercia Police
02/11/2025 17:50:58

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Open Surgery : Thu 06 Nov 15:00

Dear Resident, Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Costa Coffee, situated inside T...

West Mercia Police
02/11/2025 16:46:19

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Have your say: We're hosting a PACT meeting

Dear Resident, Open Surgery Ludlow Safer Neighbourhood Team are holding an Open Surgery at...

West Mercia Police
02/11/2025 13:46:14

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Remember, Remember..... Fireworks & Bonfire night

Dear Resident, We often get an increase in calls regarding fireworks around this time of year, ...

West Mercia Police
01/11/2025 12:45:57

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Rural village surgery - Clee St. Margaret : Sat 08 Nov 13:00

Dear all, Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Clee St. Margaret village hall on Saturda...

West Mercia Police
01/11/2025 12:31:28

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Current team makeup

Good Morning everyone, There have been some recent changes to our team makeup, please see below who ...

West Mercia Police
01/11/2025 10:01:26

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Remember, Remember..... Fireworks & Bonfire night

Dear Resident, We often get an increase in calls regarding fireworks around this time of year, ...

West Mercia Police
01/11/2025 09:01:54

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Burglary appeal: Can you help?

Dear Resident We are appealing to Ludlow community for information following an attempted burg...

West Mercia Police
29/10/2025 15:57:32

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