Brookside

Your Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) is a group of local police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers and PCSOs based in your area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire.

Please find contact details for your Safer Neighbourhood Team provided below. Please note that to report a crime or incident to West Mercia Police, you can visit westmercia.police.uk or in an emergency, please dial 999.

Brookside

Katy Balaam

Problem Solving Tactical Advisor

07814054228

Ian Cole

Sergeant

07973922470

Ash Doignie

Police Constable

07971050663

Danielle Keay

Sergeant

07817 884719

Demmi Ramsden

Police Community Support Officer

07989211502

Matt Thomas

Police Constable

07890390780

Rebecca Thomas

Inspector

07970544452

Joshua Wall

Police Community Support Officer

07817143036

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Priority 1: Nuisance Motorbikes You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing local concerns regarding the use of off-road bikes and nuisance riding in public spaces. Issued 01 July 2026	We will: - Conduct targeted patrols in hotspot areas identified through intelligence and community reports - Use powers to seize vehicles being used illegally under Section 59 and related legislation - Work with partner agencies and landowners to identify access points and reduce opportunities for illegal riding - Gather intelligence and identify repeat offenders - Engage with the community to encourage reporting of incidents and sharing of information WE DID: • 2x Section 59s issued to those identified as riding an off-road bike • Walk around with ASB team lead and Parish Council Clerk at Stirchley Fields to assess access points and camera opportunities • NHM posted “You said we did” to encourage residents to continue reporting • Hi vis patrols around areas identified as being a hotspot for off road bike activity Actioned 01 August 2026
Priority 2: Shed Break-Ins You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and concerns around thefts from outbuildings and gardens. Issued 01 July 2026	We will: - Carry out reassurance patrols in affected residential areas - Provide crime prevention advice focusing on shed and property security (locks, lighting, marking tools) - Use local crime data to identify patterns and target patrols accordingly - Work with partner agencies to promote property marking and security initiatives - Conduct enquiries to identify and disrupt offenders Actioned 30 September 2026
Priority 3: Anti-Social Behaviour (General) You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to general anti-social behaviour affecting the community. Issued 01 July 2026	We will: - Conduct high-visibility patrols in identified locations - Engage with individuals involved in anti-social behaviour and use appropriate powers to address offending - Work with partner agencies to provide early intervention and diversion opportunities - Issue Community Protection Warnings/Notices where appropriate - Engage with residents through community meetings, surveys, and local engagement activity to better understand concerns WE DID: • Hi- vis foot patrols in Burford Centre and past problem addresses • Attended Engagement vans and surgeries to understand community concerns • Worked with partner agencies to address issues and intervention opportunities for individuals/properties • CPNW/CPN/S8’s Actioned 01 August 2026

Priority

Action taken

Priority 1: Nuisance Motorbikes

You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing local concerns regarding the use of off-road bikes and nuisance riding in public spaces.

Issued 01 July 2026

We will:

- Conduct targeted patrols in hotspot areas identified through intelligence and community reports
- Use powers to seize vehicles being used illegally under Section 59 and related legislation
- Work with partner agencies and landowners to identify access points and reduce opportunities for illegal riding
- Gather intelligence and identify repeat offenders
- Engage with the community to encourage reporting of incidents and sharing of information

WE DID:

• 2x Section 59s issued to those identified as riding an off-road bike
• Walk around with ASB team lead and Parish Council Clerk at Stirchley Fields to assess access points and camera opportunities
• NHM posted “You said we did” to encourage residents to continue reporting
• Hi vis patrols around areas identified as being a hotspot for off road bike activity

Actioned 01 August 2026

Priority 2: Shed Break-Ins

You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and concerns around thefts from outbuildings and gardens.

Issued 01 July 2026

We will:

- Carry out reassurance patrols in affected residential areas
- Provide crime prevention advice focusing on shed and property security (locks, lighting, marking tools)
- Use local crime data to identify patterns and target patrols accordingly
- Work with partner agencies to promote property marking and security initiatives
- Conduct enquiries to identify and disrupt offenders

Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority 3: Anti-Social Behaviour (General)

You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to general anti-social behaviour affecting the community.

Issued 01 July 2026

We will:

- Conduct high-visibility patrols in identified locations
- Engage with individuals involved in anti-social behaviour and use appropriate powers to address offending
- Work with partner agencies to provide early intervention and diversion opportunities
- Issue Community Protection Warnings/Notices where appropriate
- Engage with residents through community meetings, surveys, and local engagement activity to better understand concerns

WE DID:

• Hi- vis foot patrols in Burford Centre and past problem addresses
• Attended Engagement vans and surgeries to understand community concerns
• Worked with partner agencies to address issues and intervention opportunities for individuals/properties
• CPNW/CPN/S8’s

Actioned 01 August 2026