Link and Dyson — 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
93 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (73): ▲ 20 (27%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences32 · 34%
- Shoplifting21 · 23%
- Anti-social behaviour13 · 14%
- Other theft11 · 12%
- Criminal damage and arson5 · 5%
- Public order4 · 4%
- Burglary2 · 2%
- Bicycle theft1 · 1%
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
65 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect33 · 51%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified15 · 23%
- Awaiting court outcome12 · 18%
- Action to be taken by another organisation3 · 5%
- Local resolution1 · 2%
- Further action is not in the public interest1 · 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: Retail crime You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
We will: - Engage regularly with retailers providing a consistent approach to investigating thefts. - Conduct high visibility patrols at high harm places engaging with staff to protect them from incidents of violence and harassment. - Use the most effective tactical interventions to disrupt and break the cycle of offending.
Set: 2026-07-01
Issue: ASB You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
We will: - Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm. - Ensure high visibility patrols are conducted in areas of concerns at relevant times. - Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of focus.
Set: 2026-07-01
Issue: Drug activity You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns.
We will: - Identify and disrupt those involved in drug activity. - Conduct high visibility patrols in areas of heightened concern, making use of police powers such as stop and search where applicable. - Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of focus.
Set: 2026-07-01
Public events & surgeries
Police Surgery at Malvern Retail Park Car Park
2026-07-17 · Malvern Shopping Park, Roman Way Malvern
Police Surgery at Marks and Spencers Cafe, Malvern Retail Park.
2026-08-14 · Malvern Shopping Park, Roman Way Malvern
Police Surgery at Malvern Link Worcester Road
2026-09-16 · Malvern Link Fish Bar & Kebab House, 138 Worcester Road Malvern
Police Surgery at Malvern Vale Community Centre Car Park
2026-10-14 · Malvern Vale Community Centre - YMCA Worcestershire, Swinyard Road Malvern
Police Surgery at Malvern Retail Park Car Park
2026-11-18 · Malvern Shopping Park, Roman Way Malvern
Police Surgery at Marks and Spencers Cafe, Malvern Retail Park.
2026-12-16 · Malvern Shopping Park, Roman Way Malvern
Police Surgery at Malvern Link Worcester Road
2027-01-18 · Malvern Link Fish Bar & Kebab House, 138 Worcester Road Malvern
Police Surgery at Malvern Vale Community Centre Car Park
2027-02-12 · Malvern Vale Community Centre - YMCA Worcestershire, Swinyard Road Malvern
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in West Mercia Police
- Pickersleigh
- Kempsey and Alfrick
- Chase and Priory
- St Johns and Bedwardine
- Cathedral
- Battenhall and Nunnery
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.