Wem West Mercia Police Police Local Neighbourhood
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Map of the Wem Policing Area
Yellow markers represent Police Forces and the red markers represent neighbourhoods within West Mercia Police.
| Zoom Level | Latitude | Longitude |
| 6 | 53.521968 | -2.164306 |
Towns and Villages within the Wem Neighbourhood
The Wem is policed by the West Mercia Police and covers the following settlements.
| Name | Type | County |
|---|---|---|
| Aston | Village | Shropshire |
| Burlton | Village | Shropshire |
| Clive | Village | Shropshire |
| Edgebolton | Village | Shropshire |
| Grinshill | Village | Shropshire |
| Hadnall | Village | Shropshire |
| Harmer Hill | Village | Shropshire |
| Lee Brockhurst | Village | Shropshire |
| Loppington | Village | Shropshire |
| Myddle | Village | Shropshire |
| Newtown | Village | Shropshire |
| Northwood | Village | Shropshire |
| Shawbury | Village | Shropshire |
| Wem | Town | Shropshire |
Worst Locations for Crime within the Wem neighbourhood
April
| Town | Type | County | Location | Number of Crimes Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near Aston Street | 8 |
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 6 |
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near The Grove | 6 |
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near Cordwell Park | 5 |
| Shawbury | village | Shropshire | On or near Church Close | 4 |
March
| Town | Type | County | Location | Number of Crimes Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near Aston Street | 6 |
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 5 |
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 3 |
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near Parking Area | 3 |
February
| Town | Type | County | Location | Number of Crimes Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawbury | village | Shropshire | On or near Glebelands | 4 |
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 3 |
| Wem | town | Shropshire | On or near Crown Street | 3 |
| Harmer Hill | village | Shropshire | On or near The Hollow | 3 |
Police Officer Information for Wem
| Name | Rank | Bio |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Ryan | Inspector | I have 15 years Police service undertaking a number of jobs such as patrol, SNT, training and custody. I have been a Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector since October 2017. I have a real passion for ensuring that my team work effectively to address vulnerability, tackle crime and anti-social behaviour and bring offenders to justice. We target those doing the most harm within our communities. North Shropshire and Oswestry are safe places to live and work and along with partners and the community my team are there to ensure this remains the case. |
| Claire Greenaway | Sergeant | Claire joined in 1998 and was posted to Telford where she completed a number of roles before being promoted in 2006 when she moved to Shrewsbury, first working on response (24/7 policing) then in 2008 she moved to Local Policing / Response with Shrewsbury Town Centre unit and remained there until 2013 when she moved to the Safer Neighbourhood Team in North Shropshire to Police Wem, Whitchurch and Market Drayton. Claire has a wealth of knowledge from her years in policing and is happy to hear from any members of her community that have concerns or issues they wish to discuss. |
| Liam Heathcote | Police Constable | |
| Elizabeth Walmsley | Police Community Support Officer | I am PCSO Lizz Walmsley, and I have been a part of the Ellesmere Safer Neighbourhood Team since I started working for West Mercia Police. I primarily cover the Rural area (covering down as far as Baschurch). |
| Mark Davies | Police Community Support Officer | PCSO Mark Davies joined West Mercia Police in May 2018 and is now a member of Wem Safer Neighbourhood Team. He is very keen to get know the community of Wem and the surrounding areas. If you see him out and about feel free to speak to him.
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Neighbourhood Priorities for Wem
| Issue | Action | Dates |
|---|---|---|
In the case of the more serious issue of drug taking, a Police Officer will have to deal with anybody identified. |
A number of drugs arrests have been made, as a result of stop searches under the misuse of drugs act. |
Issue dated: 06/05/2019 Action dated: 30/11/-0001 |
Issue
Speeding on Shawbury Road in Wem, Harmer Hill and Edgebolton Nr Shawbury. |
ActionPatrol activity to keep our roads safer will continue to be conducted. The speeding priority is being actioned by weekly speed reassurance /enforcement: SNT are carrying out speed enforcement - enforcing the speed limit by means of hand held speed guns, stop checks including educating offenders. Offending drivers will be dealt with rigorously ie. possible fine and endorsement
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Issue dated: 06/05/2019 Action dated: 30/11/-0001 |
The Safer Neighbourhood Team have received a number of reports of anti-social behaviour being conducted on the grounds of Cordwell Park and recreational ground. People using the area are feeling let down by those participating in drug use and associated behaviour. |
December 2018 - High visibility patrols to identify those involved and to act as a deterrent. |
Issue dated: 16/12/2018 Action dated: 17/03/2019 |
Street Crime Within Wem
Last Update April.
| Location | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| A49 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| A49 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| A53 | Anti-social behaviour | |
| A53 | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Aston Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Aston Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Aston Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Aston Street | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Aston Street | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Aston Street | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Aston Street | Drugs | Under investigation |
| Aston Street | Public order | Under investigation |
| Aston Street | Robbery | Under investigation |
| Aston Street | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| B5063 | Anti-social behaviour | |
| B5065 | Anti-social behaviour | |
| B5065 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Barnard Street | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Birch Drive | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Cherry Close | Drugs | Under investigation |
| Church Close | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Church Close | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Church Close | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Church Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Cordwell Park | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Cordwell Park | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Cordwell Park | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Cordwell Park | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Cordwell Park | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Crown Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Erdington Close | Violence and sexual offences | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Fothergill Way | Other crime | Under investigation |
| Foxleigh Crescent | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Foxleigh Crescent | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Shoplifting | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Shoplifting | Under investigation |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Greenacres | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Greenacres | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Guttery Close | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Guttery Close | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Guttery Close | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Haston Road | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Hazeldine Crescent | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| High Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Ladymas Lane | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Love Lane | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Mill Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Mill Street | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Mytton Lane | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Mytton Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Noneley Road | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Orchard Way | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Orchard Way | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Painsbrook Lane | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Park Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Petrol Station | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Prince William Court | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Queensway | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Ranford Way | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Shrubbery Gardens | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Shrubbery Gardens | Public order | Under investigation |
| Shrubbery Gardens | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Soulton Road | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Summerfield Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| The Grove | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| The Grove | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| The Grove | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| The Grove | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| The Grove | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| The Grove | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| The Paddock | Anti-social behaviour | |
| The Paddock | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Tilley Road | Other theft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Welcroft | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Wemsbrook Road | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |