Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the West Mercia Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use West Mercia Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
119 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (82): ▲ 37 (45%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences39 · 33%
- Anti-social behaviour27 · 23%
- Criminal damage and arson19 · 16%
- Burglary7 · 6%
- Possession of weapons7 · 6%
- Public order5 · 4%
- Other theft4 · 3%
- Other crime4 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
75 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect44 · 59%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified24 · 32%
- Awaiting court outcome6 · 8%
- Local resolution1 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
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.
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
Set: 2026-07-01
Priority 2: Drug Dealing You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to drug dealing and associated criminality in the area.
We will: - Conduct targeted patrols in areas identified through intelligence as key for drug-related activity - Gather and develop intelligence to identify individuals involved in drug supply - Execute warrants and take enforcement action where appropriate - Use stop search powers where grounds exist to disrupt criminal activity - Work with partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable individuals affected by drug-related harm - Encourage community reporting to support ongoing investigations
Set: 2026-07-01
Priority 3: Road Safety Issues You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to speeding, dangerous driving, and road safety within the community.
We will: - Conduct targeted speed enforcement and high-visibility patrols in identified areas of concern - Deploy speed detection equipment and carry out enforcement where offences are identified - Work with partner agencies to support road safety initiatives and awareness campaigns - Engage with the community to identify specific locations and ongoing concerns - Take positive action against offenders committing road traffic offences
Set: 2026-07-01
Public events & surgeries
Mobile surgery Bluebell Park
2026-07-14 · Sutton Hill, Telford
Mobile Police Surgery- Bluebell Park
2026-07-19 · Sutton Hill, Telford
Mobile surgery Dale end park
2026-07-24 · Dale End Car Park, Wharfage Telford
Police Surgery- Sutton Hill
2026-07-29 · Hub On The Hill, 104-106 Southgate Telford
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in West Mercia Police
All West Mercia Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with West Mercia Police.