Whitchurch

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.

Whitchurch

David Andrew (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Whitchurch Safer Neighbourhood Team)

David Andrew

Police Community Support Officer

07971395050

Mark Bates (West Mercia Police, Police Constable, Whitchurch)

Mark Bates

Police Constable

07900607965

Lee Durrant (West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Whitchurch)

Lee Durrant

Police Community Support Officer

07483102701

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

Liam Heathcote

Sergeant

07870510220

Aaron Hunt (west mercia police, PC North Shropshire SNT, NORTH SHROPSHIRE)

Aaron Hunt

PC North Shropshire SNT

Jamie Robinson (West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Shropshire)

Jamie Robinson

Police Community Support Officer

07967301147

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Drug Use & Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Issued 19 September 2026

*1. High-Visibility Patrols and Targeted Enforcement - Police will conduct regular high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations to deter anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity. Officers will use intelligence-led patrol plans, conduct stop searches where appropriate and take enforcement action against those involved in criminality.

*2. Partnership Working with Local Agencies - Police will work alongside local authorities, housing providers, schools, youth services and community organisations to identify the root causes of ASB and drug use. Joint problem-solving approaches will be used to support vulnerable individuals and prevent repeat offending.

*3. Community Engagement and Intelligence Gathering - Neighbourhood officers will engage with residents, businesses and community groups to gather information about local concerns. Regular Police surgeries and public surveys will encourage residents to share intelligence, helping police identify offenders and take positive action to improve the area.

*Expected Outcome: Reduction in reports of anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity.

Actioned 19 December 2026

Speeding and Anti-Social Driving (ASD)

Issued 19 September 2026

*1. Targeted Speed Enforcement and Traffic Operations - Police will carry out regular speed enforcement operations in identified hotspot locations using speed detection equipment (TruCam) and patrol vehicles. Offenders will be dealt with through education, warnings, fixed penalty notices or prosecution where appropriate. This will help to improve road safety and deter dangerous driving.

*2. High-Visibility Patrols in Problem Areas - Neighbourhood and Roads Policing officers will conduct targeted patrols in areas affected by speeding, excessive noise, racing, wheel-spinning and other anti-social driving behaviours. These patrols will be intelligence-led and focused on times when issues are most prevalent.

*3. Community Engagement and Information Gathering - Police will work closely with residents, local businesses and partner agencies to identify concerns and gather intelligence regarding offending vehicles and individuals. Community reports will help direct enforcement activity, while engagement events will provide opportunities to educate drivers and promote safer road use.

*Expected Outcome: Reduced incidents of speeding and anti-social driving, meaning improved road safety.

Actioned 19 December 2026

Dishonesty Offences and Acquisitive Crime (Theft, Burglary, Robbery, etc.)

Issued 19 September 2026

*1. Targeted Patrols and Proactive Offender Management - Police will conduct targeted patrols in areas affected by theft, burglary and robbery. Officers will use local intelligence to identify repeat offenders, carry out proactive operations and take positive action against those responsible for acquisitive crime.

*2. Crime Prevention and Community Reassurance - Neighbourhood officers will provide crime prevention advice to residents and businesses, promoting measures such as property marking, vehicle security, CCTV advice and home security improvements. Engagement events and targeted campaigns will help reduce opportunities for offending and increase public awareness.

*3. Partnership Working and Intelligence Gathering - Police will work closely with partner agencies, retailers, businesses, housing providers and local communities to identify crime trends, gather intelligence and disrupt offenders. Community information and reporting will be used to direct enforcement activity and support investigations.

*Expected Outcome: Reduced levels of theft, burglary and robbery. Increased detection opportunities and greater public awareness of target hardening.

Actioned 19 December 2026

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Upcoming Events

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