Woodside and Madeley — 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
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.
Nearby teams in West Mercia Police
- Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge
- Brookside
- Dawley and Malinslee
- The Nedge
- Lawley and Overdale
- Ketley and Oakengates
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.