Shrewsbury Central

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.

Shrewsbury Central

Tom Atkinson (Police, Sergeant, Shrewsbury Central)

Tom Atkinson

Sergeant

07866996088

Matt Bourne (POLICE, Police Constable, SHREWSBURY CENTRAL SNT)

Matt Bourne

Police Constable

07870219938

Joseph Bradley (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Joseph Bradley

Police Community Support Officer

07870218574

Megan Brice (West Mercia Police, Police Constable, Monkmoor & Sutton)

Megan Brice

Police Constable

01905717070

Joshua Byrnes (Police, Police Constable, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Joshua Byrnes

Police Constable

07814944194

Cameron Hissey (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Monkmoor & Sutton)

Cameron Hissey

Police Community Support Officer

07773052559

Alex Keay (Police, Police Constable, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Alex Keay

Police Constable

07814944285

Richard Lee (Police, Police Constable, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Richard Lee

Police Constable

07814042753

Anna Rouse (Police, Constable, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Anna Rouse

Constable

07866996249

Karyn Row (West Mercia Police, PCSO, Castlefield and Bagley)

Karyn Row

PCSO

07779569456

Alasdair Taylor (Wests Mercia Police, Police Constable, Castlefields & Bagley)

Alasdair Taylor

Police Constable

07816344027

Ingrid Tozer (West Mercia Police, Inspector, Shrewsbury Central)

Ingrid Tozer

Inspector

07773034453

Matt Vanstone (West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Shrewsbury)

Matt Vanstone

Police Community Support Officer

07870166606

Alasdair Taylor (Wests Mercia Police, Police Constable, Castlefields & Bagley)

Alasdair Taylor

Police Constable

07816344027

Alex Keay (Police, Police Constable, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Alex Keay

Police Constable

07814944285

Anna Rouse (Police, Constable, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Anna Rouse

Constable

07866996249

Cameron Hissey (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Monkmoor & Sutton)

Cameron Hissey

Police Community Support Officer

07773052559

Joseph Bradley (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Joseph Bradley

Police Community Support Officer

07870218574

Joshua Byrnes (Police, Police Constable, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Joshua Byrnes

Police Constable

07814944194

Matt Bourne (POLICE, Police Constable, SHREWSBURY CENTRAL SNT)

Matt Bourne

Police Constable

07870219938

Megan Brice (West Mercia Police, Police Constable, Monkmoor & Sutton)

Megan Brice

Police Constable

01905717070

Neil Ward (Police, Sergeant, SNT Shrewsbury)

Neil Ward

Sergeant

07890527786

Richard Lee (Police, Police Constable, Shrewsbury Town Centre)

Richard Lee

Police Constable

07814042753

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Issue :
Drug Activity
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders

We did:
Week Ending 11th October - Lots of High Visibility patrols in the areas of concern and a number of NHM surveys completed to gather fresh evidence of any concerns around drugs in the town centre and to gather any new intelligence at this time around any trends

Week Ending 25th October - High visibility patrols in known areas for drug use and supply around the Monkmoor/Springfield area.

Week Ending 1st November - Town Centre - Lots of High Visibility areas in the areas of most concern currently around ASB and crime and disorder/ Lots of Hot Spot patrols completed through the week targeting the ASB concerns on Castle Street and Knife crime Hot Spots in the evening. A number of known offenders have this week been arrested for a number of Thefts in the town and also for an assault in the town centre. 2 Operations were carried out with immigration and a number of venues were visited in the town with a number of positive arrests. A Number of NHM Surveys completed in Hot Spot patrols area also through the week. A engagement event was also carried out on Pride Hill where we talked about nuisance ASB around Halloween and handed out a number of No Trick or Treat posters to people that wanted them.

Week ending 1st November - Areas of high drug activity in the Monkmoor and Springfield area have been monitored and intelligence gathered when applicable.

Week Ending 8th November - Lots of High Visibility patrols carried out in area that we have had intel around drug use/supply in the town centre and further intel has been gathered and submitted to support this work that is ongoing in the town centre at this time

Actioned 31 December 2026

Issue :
Road Safety
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:
- focus police visibility on high risk locations
- consider speed surveys and enforcement

We did:
Week Ending 11th October - A number of E scooters were seized in the town centre along with an electric motorbike that was seen driving through the town centre in a dangerous manner

Week ending 25th October - Speed monitoring conducted on London Rd and Wenlock Rd. No speeding offences captured.

Week Ending 1st November - Further patrols have been completed around the town centre in regards to the concerns around E-Scooters at this time and a further number have been seized this week by town centre officers at this time

Week ending 1st November - Speed monitoring has been conducted on London Road following the serious RTC last month. Road safety campaign is also being organised with the local college.

Week Ending 8th November - Approx. 10 E-Scooters have been seized this week in the town centre due to the ongoing concerns and issues regarding this being used in a Anti Social Manner in the town centre at this time

Actioned 31 December 2026

Issue :
Anti Social Behaviour
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will :
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern
- Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of focus

We did:
Week Ending 11th October - A number of Public Space Protection Orders were issued in the town centre for people causing issues and involved in ASB. Spoke to a number of businesses in the town to speak to them on any recent concerns or new concerns around ASB in the town. A number of High Visibility patrols were carried out in the area to provide reassurance and a number of ASB Hotspot patrols conducted in the area also

Week ending 25th October - Multiple patrols in high ASB areas within Monkmoor and Sutton SNT area. Nothing has been reported and nothing has been seen whilst on these patrols. Colder weather may be reducing ASB at this time.

Week Ending 1st November - A number of patrols have taken place in keys areas in the town centre including the HotSpot patrols. A number of patrols have been carried out in and around the Quarry cafe following concerns around youth ASB at this time and these will continue by SNT officers at this time. A number of PSPO have been issued for a number of offences in the town centre this week also.

Week Ending 1st November - High visibility patrols conducted in Monkmoor and Springfield, multiple people engaged with and ASB incidents dealt with.

Week Ending 8th November - High Visibility patrols carried out around the town centre in the area identified as areas of concerns, lots of patrols have been carried out past the Quarry Kitchen café in the Quarry due to the increase in ASB and owner reports only 1 concern this week which is a great improvement on the previous weeks. 3 youths were identified as being on the roofs to Crown House and ASB letter will be sent to these involved which will hopefully ensure no further problems. A number of PSPOS again been issued in various parts in the town for people being involved in ASB in the town. A large number of Hot Spot ASB patrols have been carried out by town centre officers this week on Castle Street through the week also.

Actioned 31 December 2026

Anti Social Behaviour
You said:
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 July 2026

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern
- Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of focus

Actioned 30 September 2026

Issue:
Road Safety
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 July 2026

We will:
- focus police visibility on high risk locations
- consider speed surveys and enforcement

Actioned 30 September 2026

Issue:
Drug Activity
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 July 2026

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders

Actioned 30 September 2026

To be visible, accessible and responsive

Issued 30 June 2026

Maintaining a strong presence across our communities through high-visibility patrols, targeted operations and regular engagement opportunities in areas identified through community concerns, crime patterns and local intelligence.
These patrols are designed not only to deter criminal activity and anti-social behaviour but also to provide opportunities for residents to speak with us directly about issues affecting their community.
Community engagement remains a priority. Through police surgeries, Mobile Police Stations, community meetings and local events, we are committed to listening to your concerns and working collaboratively with residents, businesses and partner agencies to tackle local issues.
We will continue to advertise and host police surgeries and mobile police stations to provide an opportunity for residents to meet us in an informal setting. These sessions allow you to discuss concerns, report ongoing issues, seek crime prevention advice and find out more about the work we do.
We will provide regular updates on social media, Neighbourhood Matters and local meetings, we will continue to share information about policing activity, community issues, ongoing initiatives and successful outcomes.

Actioned 30 June 2026

What members in Shrewsbury Central are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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West Mercia Police
12/11/2026 11:08:31

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Engagement Van - The Column : Wed 18 Nov 12:00

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West Mercia Police
10/11/2026 14:46:14

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10/11/2026 14:11:30

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Be Bright, Be Seen - Road & Bike Safety Engagement

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West Mercia Police
09/11/2026 11:31:03

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Are your eyes roadworthy

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West Mercia Police
09/11/2026 09:46:29

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Engagement Van - Monkmoor Recreation Ground : Tue 17 Nov 12:00

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West Mercia Police
06/11/2026 14:46:10

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Police engagement van

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06/11/2026 10:28:04

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Black Friday

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West Mercia Police
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Upcoming Events

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