Droitwich Town West and Rural West — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the West Mercia Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
133 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (116): ▲ 17 (15%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences49 · 37%
- Anti-social behaviour30 · 23%
- Other theft14 · 11%
- Burglary9 · 7%
- Vehicle crime6 · 5%
- Other crime6 · 5%
- Criminal damage and arson5 · 4%
- Public order5 · 4%
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
116 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect67 · 58%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified34 · 29%
- Awaiting court outcome13 · 11%
- Action to be taken by another organisation2 · 2%
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
Issue - Anti social behaviour/ criminal damage, in the Chawson area of Droitwich You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns
We will: Increase police visibility and foot patrols Link in with the residents association meeting and local councillors to address the concerns. Drop in surgeries at various times including days, evenings and weekends. Deal with ASB and criminal offences robustly. The team will advertise events on social media platforms and circulate information and good news stories to keep local residents updated.
Set: 2026-07-01
Issue - Burglary / theft and anti-social behaviour at Methodist Church, Worcester Road, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Worcester Road, Emmanuel Church, Emmanuel Church, Blake Avenue and Salwarpe Church, Copcut Lane, Salwarpe. You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns
We will: Attend church and community meetings to listen to concerns and gather information Increase visibility patrols in the area at key times to deter criminality and Anti-social behaviour Engage with local residents, church representatives and partner agencies to identify issues and develop long-term solutions Carry out reassurance visits to provide crime prevention advice Take positive action against those responsible where evidence identifies offenders.
Set: 2026-07-01
Issue - Shoplifting at Waitrose, Droitwich You said; This is a priority for the next 3 months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns
We will: Carry out targeted high-visibility patrol at Waitrose at peak times Work closely with Waitrose management and staff to identify offenders and emerging trends Review CCTV and intelligence to identify repeat offenders and take positive enforcement action where appropriate Arrange business meetings so local business concerns can be addressed, sharing information and prevent further offences Provide crime prevention advice, working alongside partners to support, to reassure staff and customers Take a problem solving approach to implement long term solutions
Set: 2026-07-01
Public events & surgeries
SNT community engagement
2026-07-15 · Blake Avenue Droitwich
poliice event
2026-08-07 · The Brum, 42 Dilmore Avenue Worcester
COMMUNITY EVENT
2026-08-14 · Spectrum Days, Old Coach Road Droitwich
COMMUNITY EVENT
2026-08-19 · Westlands Community Association, Meadow Walk Droitwich
police engagement /drop in
2026-09-08 · Hartlebury Parish Hall, Waresley Court Road Kidderminster
SNT community engagement
2026-10-12 · David's Garden Centre by Cherry Lane, Ash Lane Worcester
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in West Mercia Police
- Stourport
- Arboretum and Claines
- Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill
- Warndon
- Kidderminster East
- Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
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.