PCC writes to new council leaders
In 2024, 56 people were killed and 516 were seriously injured in road traffic collisions across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire. Too many people are sadly losing their life or being seriously injured on our roads and enforcement alone isn't the answer. That's why PCC John Campion has sent letters to the new leaders of Worcestershire […]
PCC responds to The Independent Sentencing Review
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “The Government has inherited a full prison system, that cannot be fixed overnight. “I know communities expect a system that delivers justice for victims and witnesses by appropriately punishing offenders, whilst ensuring those returning back into society are effectively rehabilitated. “I welcome the review that sets out a […]
PCC continues to support knife crime prevention project with a further £288k
A project focused on steering young people away from knife crime has received further funding from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion. The award-winning Steer Clear project, delivered by The Children’s Society, has been granted more than £250,000 to continue providing extensive 1-to-1 support and multi-agency workshops. As part of the PCC’s commitment to break […]
West Mercia Police PEEL Inspection Findings
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published its findings from a PEEL (Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy) Inspection of West Mercia Police. The report follows an inspection of the force in 2024 and identifies areas of good work and progress on challenges, whilst also highlighting where further improvement is needed. […]
Nine out of 10 residents are confident they could access West Mercia Police in an emergency
The bread-and-butter of policing is delivering a service that the public have confidence will be there in their time of need. Helping to understand public perceptions, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s latest survey shows 92% of respondents are confident they could contact West Mercia Police in an emergency. Whilst there has been improvement to […]
Pershore sees significant fall in crime and ASB
Anti-social behaviour in Pershore has fallen by more than a quarter (28%) since 2023, according to the latest crime statistics. There has also been a significant drop in overall crime – 12% – double the West Mercia average. In May 2023, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion hosted a Community Conversation in the town. At […]
PCC calls on government to protect investment in drug and alcohol services
Focused on reducing the harm caused by substance misuse, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is calling on the Government to ringfence its investment in drugs and alcohol services in West Mercia. In a letter to the Government, which continues to look at departmental budgets due to ongoing financial challenges, the PCC warns that a […]
Police and fire hub in Redditch wins Delivering Value Award
The state-of-the-art police and fire hub in Redditch has won a top award at this year’s Constructing Excellence Midlands West Awards. Delivering on Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s commitment to reform the police estate whilst delivering greater value for taxpayers’ money, the project won the Delivering Value Award. Clinching the award, the nomination showcased […]
Rural communities to have their say on policing
Focused on ensuring the voice of the public is at the heart of change, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is hosting two online events looking at rural crime. Farmers, landowners, and residents from rural communities are invited to voice their views, experiences and concerns to improve the service they receive from West Mercia Police. […]
Latest ONS figures show positive picture in West Mercia
Delivering on Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion's 'Cutting crime' commitment, the latest crime figures for England and Wales have been released by the Office for National Statistics. Bucking the national rise in crime of 14%, the picture in West Mercia is positive with a 6% fall in overall crime and reductions in key crime […]
