Woodside and Madeley

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.

Woodside & Madeley

Chris Barrett

Police Constable

07967300040

Liam Briscoe

PCSO

07973987143

Ian Cole

Sergeant

07973922470

Scott Ellis

Police Community Support Officer

07811747773

Shaun Lyle

Police Constable

07814944141

Rebecca Thomas

Inspector

07970544452

Emily Williams

Police Constable

07814059603

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Priority 1: Anti-Social Behaviour (General) You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to general anti-social behaviour affecting the community. Issued 01 October 2026	We will: - Conduct high-visibility patrols in identified key locations - Engage with individuals involved in anti-social behaviour and use appropriate powers to address offending - Work with partner agencies to provide early intervention and diversion opportunities - Issue Community Protection Warnings/Notices where appropriate - Engage with residents through community meetings, surveys, and local engagement activity to better understand concerns Actioned 01 January 2027
Priority 2: Drug Taking / Drug Use You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to drug use and its impact on the local community. Issued 01 October 2026	We will: - Conduct targeted patrols in areas identified as key for drug-related activity - Gather intelligence to identify individuals involved in drug use and associated criminality - Work with partner agencies to address vulnerability and provide support pathways where appropriate - Take positive action against offenders, including stop searches where grounds exist - Engage with the community to encourage reporting and sharing of information Actioned 01 January 2027
Priority 3: Nuisance Motorbikes You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing local concerns regarding the use of off-road bikes and nuisance riding in public spaces. Issued 01 October 2026	We will: - Conduct targeted patrols in key areas identified through intelligence and community reports - Use powers to seize vehicles being used illegally under Section 59 and related legislation - Work with partner agencies and landowners to identify access points and reduce opportunities for illegal riding - Gather intelligence and identify repeat offenders - Engage with the community to encourage reporting of incidents and sharing of information Actioned 01 January 2027

Priority

Action taken

Priority 1: Anti-Social Behaviour (General)

You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to general anti-social behaviour affecting the community.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:

- Conduct high-visibility patrols in identified key locations
- Engage with individuals involved in anti-social behaviour and use appropriate powers to address offending
- Work with partner agencies to provide early intervention and diversion opportunities
- Issue Community Protection Warnings/Notices where appropriate
- Engage with residents through community meetings, surveys, and local engagement activity to better understand concerns

Actioned 01 January 2027

Priority 2: Drug Taking / Drug Use

You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to drug use and its impact on the local community.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:

- Conduct targeted patrols in areas identified as key for drug-related activity
- Gather intelligence to identify individuals involved in drug use and associated criminality
- Work with partner agencies to address vulnerability and provide support pathways where appropriate
- Take positive action against offenders, including stop searches where grounds exist
- Engage with the community to encourage reporting and sharing of information

Actioned 01 January 2027

Priority 3: Nuisance Motorbikes

You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing local concerns regarding the use of off-road bikes and nuisance riding in public spaces.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:

- Conduct targeted patrols in key areas identified through intelligence and community reports
- Use powers to seize vehicles being used illegally under Section 59 and related legislation
- Work with partner agencies and landowners to identify access points and reduce opportunities for illegal riding
- Gather intelligence and identify repeat offenders
- Engage with the community to encourage reporting of incidents and sharing of information

Actioned 01 January 2027