Market Drayton

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.

Market Drayton

Tara Carruthers (West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Market Drayton Shropshire)

Tara Carruthers

Police Community Support Officer

07971050422

Liam  Heathcote (West Mercia Police, Sergeant , North Shropshire Safer Neighborhood Team)

Liam Heathcote

Sergeant

07870510220

Andy King (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Shropshire)

Andy King

Police Community Support Officer

07870163116

Iain McIntosh (Police, Police Constable, Market Drayton)

Iain Mcintosh

Police Constable

07811748732

Richard Parker (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Market Drayton SNT)

Richard Parker

Police Community Support Officer

07483123858

David Thomas (Police, T/Inspector, North Shropshire)

David Thomas

T/Inspector

07870512879

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

The Safer West Mercia Plan is the Police and Crime Commissioner's roadmap to improve safety, shaped by public input. It focuses on:

- Supporting victims and survivors
- Preventing and enforcing against key crimes
- Modernising policing for better outcomes
- Building trust through visible, responsive policing.

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 Market Drayton are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Distraction burglary advice

Dear resident, We have some simple tips to follow which can minimise risk to a distraction burglary ...

West Mercia Police
10/07/2025 20:49:57

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Opportunity to shape support in West Mercia

Opportunity to shape support in West MerciaA survey has been launched to give victims and survivors ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
10/07/2025 10:23:01

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Op Sceptre - tackling knife crime

Market Drayton SNT is continuing to support Op Sceptre, a national campaign to tackle knife crime. W...

West Mercia Police
10/07/2025 10:00:31

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PCC calls on Government to maximise criminal justice system before breaking the foundations

PCC calls on Government to maximise criminal justice system before breaking the foundations“Prison s...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
09/07/2025 12:41:19

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People struggling with alcohol dependency are receiving faster, more effective support in West Mercia.

Alcohol is a factor in about 39% of all violent crimes, according to Alcohol Change UK but thanks to...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
08/07/2025 14:31:29

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WEEKLY FRAUD UPDATE FROM WEST MERCIA POLICE - ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT - 08/07/2025"

STUDENT FRAUD WARNING The “A-Levels” and students, and parents have the anxious wait for results n...

West Mercia Police
08/07/2025 12:37:21

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Local Priorities Vehicle crime (theft from or theft of) Safety Advice

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Vehicle crime (theft from or the...

West Mercia Police
07/07/2025 14:52:43

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County lines intensification week update

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Drug dealing, which people aroun...

West Mercia Police
07/07/2025 14:46:36

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Upcoming Events

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Fairfields Community Event
  • 4 All Foundation (The Zone Community Hub), Linden Way, TF9 1QR
  • 14/07/2025 13:00
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Market Drayton Carnival
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Tern Hill Classic Car meet
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Ginger and Spice festival Market Drayton

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