West Mercia Restorative Justice scheme receives national recognition
Victims of crime in West Mercia are being given a powerful opportunity to have their voices heard, get answers to their questions, and begin to move forward – thanks to a pioneering Restorative Justice scheme that’s now influencing national practice. Delivered by the Youth Justice Service and funded by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, […]
PCC highlights support for male victims of domestic abuse
Committed to supporting victims of crime to get them the justice they deserve and rebuild their lives, PCC John Campion funds a number of initiatives across the West Mercia force area. These include services that support victims of domestic abuse. According to UK charity ManKind Initiative, one in every five men will become a victim […]
West Mercia Police call handlers to receive rural crime training following community concerns
Call handlers at West Mercia Police are set to receive dedicated rural crime training, following concerns raised by the farming community about how their issues are understood and handled. In the lead-up to Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion’s Assurance and Accountability meeting on rural crime in June, a series of community engagement […]
ONS figures show 4% drop in total crime in West Mercia
Crime continues to fall in West Mercia according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. Delivering on Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s commitment to ‘Cutting crime’, as set out in his Safer Communities Plan, total recorded crime fell by 4% between July 2024 and June 2025. This follows a 6% drop […]
PCC letter to Chris Bloore MP
Dear Chris, I noted your recent remarks in Parliament, regarding the front counter at the Redditch Police and Fire Station. It’s important that public statements about policing remain accurate and constructive – particularly when they have the potential to affect public confidence. The public must be assured that they can contact the police whenever […]
PCC John Campion frustrated following lack of support for A41 average speed camera scheme
PCC John Campion has expressed frustration that, after three years of delay, a report jointly commissioned by Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council does not support an average speed camera scheme for the A41 – despite funding being allocated by the PCC. In 2022, the PCC made £400,000 available to tackle speeding on […]
Supercharging efforts to cut fleet costs and carbon emissions
Charging ahead with innovation and value for money, West Mercia Police has increased its number of electric vehicles by 35 – powered by funding from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion. Replacing costly diesel models, the EVs deliver £30,000 in annual savings, improved reliability, and significantly reduce emissions by 80 tonnes of CO₂ annually or […]
Green light on average speed camera scheme on A49
Plans to introduce an average speed camera scheme on the A49 have been given the green light! The scheme funded by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, and bringing together West Mercia Police, Herefordshire Council, and National Highways is set to go live on March 2026. This latest investment is part of a range of measures to reduce harm on West Mercia’s roads, with the cameras being […]
West Mercia Police is playing its part, whilst Crown Courts lag behind
“Justice delayed is justice denied” is the continued message from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion as the Government publishes the latest Crown Court statistics. With the national Crown Court backlog at a record high of 78,329, the number of outstanding cases in West Mercia currently stands at 1,614 according to Government figures. When looking […]
Whitchurch policing team relocates to town council offices
In a move designed to support local policing and deliver greater value for taxpayers’ money, West Mercia Police’s Whitchurch base has relocated to the Whitchurch Town Council offices. The move from Whitchurch Community Hospital ensures the local policing team retains a dedicated space to operate from – that is the right size to meet operational […]
