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Link and Dyson — 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

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.

Official Link and Dyson 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.