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Woodside and Madeley — 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

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

Compared with May 2026 (132): ▲ 8 (6%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences61 · 44%
  • Shoplifting24 · 17%
  • Anti-social behaviour20 · 14%
  • Other theft7 · 5%
  • Public order7 · 5%
  • Burglary5 · 4%
  • Criminal damage and arson5 · 4%
  • Vehicle 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

125 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect77 · 62%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified30 · 24%
  • Awaiting court outcome10 · 8%
  • Action to be taken by another organisation4 · 3%
  • Local resolution2 · 2%
  • Offender given a caution2 · 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

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 Taking / Drug Use You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to drug use and its impact on the local community.

We will: - Conduct targeted patrols in areas identified as key for drug-related activity - Gather intelligence to identify individuals involved in drug use and associated criminality - Work with partner agencies to address vulnerability and provide support pathways where appropriate - Take positive action against offenders, including stop searches where grounds exist - Engage with the community to encourage reporting and sharing of information

Set: 2026-07-01

Priority 3: Nuisance Motorbikes You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing local concerns regarding the use of off-road bikes and nuisance riding in public spaces.

We will: - Conduct targeted patrols in key areas identified through intelligence and community reports - Use powers to seize vehicles being used illegally under Section 59 and related legislation - Work with partner agencies and landowners to identify access points and reduce opportunities for illegal riding - Gather intelligence and identify repeat offenders - Engage with the community to encourage reporting of incidents and sharing of information

Set: 2026-07-01

Public events & surgeries

Mobile Police Station

2026-07-15 · Tesco Superstore, Park Avenue Telford

Meet the Team, Park Lane Centre

2026-07-17 · Park Lane Centre, Park Lane Telford

Mobile Police Station

2026-07-22 · Tesco Superstore, Park Avenue Telford

Meet the Team, Park Lane Centre

2026-07-24 · Park Lane Centre, Park Lane Telford

Mobile Police Station

2026-07-29 · Tesco Superstore, Park Avenue Telford

Meet the Team, Park Lane Centre

2026-07-31 · Park Lane Centre, Park Lane Telford

Mobile Police Station

2026-08-05 · Tesco Superstore, Park Avenue Telford

Mobile Police Station

2026-08-05 · Tesco Superstore, Park Avenue Telford

Mobile Police Station

2026-08-05 · Tesco Superstore, Park Avenue Telford

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

Official Woodside and Madeley 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.