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Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill — 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

108 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (123): ▼ 15 (12%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences39 · 36%
  • Anti-social behaviour21 · 19%
  • Shoplifting18 · 17%
  • Criminal damage and arson10 · 9%
  • Vehicle crime5 · 5%
  • Public order4 · 4%
  • Other crime4 · 4%
  • Other theft3 · 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

85 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect43 · 51%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified33 · 39%
  • Awaiting court outcome6 · 7%
  • Offender given a caution1 · 1%
  • Local resolution1 · 1%
  • Further action is not in the public interest1 · 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

Issue: Anti-Social Behaviour This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing local concerns

We will: Conduct neighbourhood priority surveys with residents to identify areas of focus and concern Ensure officers are visible in areas identified Deal robustly with anyone committing antisocial behaviour, making use of available legislation and police powers

Set: 2026-07-01

Issue: Drug Dealing This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing local concerns

We will: Conduct neighbourhood priority surveys to understand areas of concern Gather intelligence and submit to relevant departments in order to obtain and execute warrants where applicable Identify individuals vulnerable to exploitation, working with partner agencies to safeguard and prevent crime

Set: 2026-07-01

Issue: Road Safety Issues This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing local concerns

We will: Endeavour to tackle road safety concerns by dealing robustly with traffic offences including the use of E-scooters, E-bikes and off road bikes Targeted days of actions to tackle the use of off road bikes and the associated antisocial behaviour Conduct speed enforcement in areas highlighted as a concern by the community

Set: 2026-07-01

Public events & surgeries

YOUTH DAY

2026-07-30 · The Warndon Community Hub (Community Centre), Shap Drive Worcester

PACT Surgery

2026-08-11 · Ambleside Drive Worcester

PACT Surgery

2026-09-11 · Ambleside Drive Worcester

PACT Surgery

2026-10-11 · Ambleside Drive Worcester

PACT Surgery

2026-11-11 · Ambleside Drive Worcester

PACT Surgery

2026-12-11 · Ambleside Drive Worcester

PACT Surgery

2027-01-11 · Ambleside Drive Worcester

PACT Surgery

2027-02-11 · Ambleside Drive Worcester

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

Official Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill team page on West Mercia Police's site

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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.