PCC committed to making ‘West Mercia safe for all’ by tackling hate crime
With a reduction of 26% in hate crime offences seen in West Mercia over the past 12 months, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has provided an additional £50,000 worth of investment into Victim Support’s Hate Crime Engagement and Awareness Project until March 2025. The ‘i am ME!’ project - initially launched in October 2022 – […]
West Mercia Police Chief Constable update
PCC John Campion said: "In December I announced that Kyle Gordon was my preferred candidate for the Chief Constable role at West Mercia Police. Following a change in circumstances which could not have been foreseen at the time, it has been agreed that Mr Gordon will not be taking up the role. "I will continue […]
PCC says ‘young people should feel safe’ as teenagers concerned by knife crime
In a survey of 2,000 young people aged 13-18, conducted by Survation on behalf of the BBC, nearly half (46%) said they were worried about knife crime in their local area and 31% in their school in the UK. Knife crime devastates communities, with PCC John Campion committed to ensuring young people across West Mercia […]
Making Moves in Brookside
Teenagers in Brookside are safer, after taking part in the Making Moves initiative partly funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner and supported by Senior Police Community Support Officer Katy Balaam alongside PC Ash Doignie and PSCO Demmi Ramsden from Brookside Safer Neighbourhood Team. Over the last 14 weeks the teenage girls learnt some key […]
An Open Letter from PCC John Campion
I feel very humbled and privileged to be re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia for a third term. From the first day I was elected in 2016 to now, my drive to deliver for local communities is unchanged. I have set out three clear commitments: cutting crime, supporting victims, and putting policing […]
82% of people have confidence in West Mercia Police
Results from a survey, ran by PCC John Campion, to greater understand the public’s views on policing from January to March have been gathered. Confidence in West Mercia Police has remained stable at 82%, but is falling short of West Mercia Police's aspirational target of 88%. Three-quarters of residents across three counties believe the police […]
Big Conversation: PCC wants public priorities to shape crime plan.
Cutting crime, community policing and supporting victims are at the heart of the PCC’s plans for the next four years, but what are the issues that matter to you? The PCC is calling on the public to put forward their thoughts, feelings and priorities. These will be used to inform the ‘Big Conversation’ with West […]
Engagement in West Mercia to tackle anti-social behaviour receives international attention
Leading academics from California and Norway are visiting West Mercia to learn more about effective engagement with local communities and its role in reducing crime. Professors Aila Matanock from the University of California, and Ingrid Nyborg from NMBU are researching intensive engagement in the UK, and particularly its impact in a low crime region. Targeted […]
Worcestershire’s School and Youth Grant sparks positive changes in young people
A series of sports events and activities have been made possible across Worcestershire through the School and Youth Grant to support their mental wellbeing and prevent involvement in crime in Worcestershire. More than 250 young people from secondary schools across the county were given the opportunity to take part and find a passion for sport […]
PCC raises West Mercia Police performance in latest meeting with Chief
Focusing on West Mercia Police’s performance around key areas such as the 999 service and action being taken to prevent people being killed or seriously injured on West Mercia’s roads, PCC John Campion has held a formal meeting with Temporary Chief Constable (T/CC) Alex Murray. The PCC sought reassurance that West Mercia Police is delivering […]
