More police seen, say residents
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is ensuring the benefits of police investment are reaching local communities. The public expects West Mercia Police to be visible and accessible across the area.
A new quarterly perceptions survey shows residents of Telford and Wrekin are the most likely across the whole West Mercia region to see a police officer or PCSO on a weekly basis. One in four (25%) of the local population reported seeing officers this frequently. This represents a significant rise of 7% compared to the same period last year.
Confidence in West Mercia Police remains steady at 80% across the force area. Almost 6 out of 10 people in Telford and Wrekin feel the force is doing a good or excellent job (57%).
When asked about safety, 83% of residents in Telford and Wrekin felt safe in their area over the last three months.
The survey also highlighted that people living in Telford and Wrekin feel the most informed about what West Mercia Police is doing in their neighbourhood (55%). This is compared to other areas covered by the force. Furthermore, Telford and Wrekin residents are the most confident (93%) in their ability to contact the force in an emergency.
PCC John Campion commented: “I promised to deliver more police officers and ensure communities feel the benefit of that investment. These figures show we’re moving in the right direction, with more people seeing officers regularly and confidence remaining high.”
He added: “There’s still work to do, particularly around keeping people informed and understanding local concerns, but I’m committed to making sure people living in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin feel safer and better connected to their police force.”
