PCC seeks assurances over police handling of domestic abuse in West Mercia
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is to seek assurance that West Mercia Police has delivered an effective service to domestic abuse victims during the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the PCC’s regular Holding to Account sessions with Chief Constable Anthony Bangham, the PCC will ask for reassurance that the police’s domestic abuse response is […]
Public invited to shape focus on victims and witnesses
PCC John Campion is taking a stand for victims and witnesses by ensuring they are at the heart of the process and given the support they need. As part of the PCC’s Victim and Witness Strategy, he has reaffirmed his commitment to always strive for more for those affected by crime. Whilst vast improvements have […]
PCC secures additional funding for domestic abuse and sexual violence services
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has secured over £240,000 of funding to support domestic abuse and sexual violence services across the communities of West Mercia. Following the recent announcement from government of an additional £40m of funding for victim support services, the Ministry of Justice have allocated a further £241,711 to the […]
Bereaved family member urges other victims to seek support through PCC backed RoadPeace
A West Mercia resident who was bereaved when her husband was killed in a road crash, has urged other victims to seek support through Police and Crime commissioner backed bereavement support service RoadPeace. Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, is backing RoadPeace to delivering two new support groups that will offer those that have been […]
Two year project to tackle crime and improve quality of life in Telford & Wrekin
JOINT PRESS RELEASE WITH TELFORD & WREKIN BOROUGH COUNCIL Work is under way to identify neighbourhoods of Telford & Wrekin to benefit from a £1.5 million investment to reduce crime and tackle anti-social behaviour, improving the quality of life for local people. The joint Safer Communities Project has been unveiled by Telford & Wrekin Council […]
No let-up for officers in North Worcestershire as assaults rise despite lower crime figures and national lockdown
Assaults on West Mercia Police officers rose by 12% in North Worcestershire compared to the previous three months, and also the same period last year, despite the November lockdown and an overall reduction in recorded crime. As part of PCC John Campion’s commitment to raising awareness of officer assaults, his Behind the Badge campaign highlights […]
No let-up for officers in Telford and Wrekin as assaults rise despite lower crime figures and national lockdown
Assaults on West Mercia Police officers rose by 41% in Telford and Wrekin compared to the previous three months, and 36% compared to the same period last year, despite the November lockdown and an overall reduction in recorded crime. As part of PCC John Campion’s commitment to raising awareness of officer assaults, his Behind the […]
PCC secures additional funding for strengthened community focused policing
An extra £8.9m will go into delivering additional officers and strengthening the approach to making West Mercia’s communities safer after the PCC’s budget plans were supported today. The budget will support the 91 additional officers, as part of the Government uplift, and allow the PCC John Campion to deliver on what the communities have asked […]
PCC encouraged by latest ONS crime figures
PCC John Campion said: "I welcome the latest ONS data, which shows crime across West Mercia falling faster than the national average. "I remain committed to building a safe and secure West Mercia, and it is encouraging to see that many crime types, such as residential burglary, vehicle offences and criminal damage, continue to fall […]
PCC welcomes continued reduction in crime across West Mercia
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, is encouraged to see overall crime continuing to fall across the communities of West Mercia. The figures, from West Mercia Police’s latest quarterly performance report, show that overall crime in West Mercia fell by 15% in 2020 when compared to the previous year. Measured between April and […]
