Ketley and Oakengates

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.

Ketley & Oakengates

Katy Balaam (Police, Senior Police Community Support Officer, South Telford)

Katy Balaam

Senior Police Community Support Officer

07814054228

Rich Harrison (West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Ketley & Oakengates)

Rich Harrison

Police Community Support Officer

07816229067

Richard Jones (West Mercia Police, Sergeant, North Telford SNT)

Richard Jones

Sergeant

07870159045

Joshua Rolls (Police, Police Constable, Ketley and Oakengates)

Joshua Rolls

Police Constable

07929783275

Ben Tanfield (West Mercia Police, Inspector, North Telford)

Ben Tanfield

Inspector

07890547455

Kristin Wills (West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Ketley & Oakengates)

Kristin Wills

Police Community Support Officer

07814055194

Andrew Worrall (West Mercia Police, Police Constable, Ketley & Oakengates)

Andrew Worrall

Police Constable

07811754066

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Setting the blueprint for West Mercia Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner’s West Mercia Safer Communities Plan has four priorities shaped by the public:

- Cutting crime – targeting the concerns, and crime types, that matter most to communities, including anti-social behaviour
- Policing with the community – more visible and accessible policing resulting in improved public confidence and satisfaction
- Supporting victims and witnesses – ensuring victims feel supported throughout the criminal justice journey and are regularly updated, and criminals are brought to justice
- Maximising resources and value for money – identifying efficiencies and smarter ways of working without compromising on delivering a quality service

The West Mercia Police Local Policing Charter is based on three principles

- Visibility
- Accessibility
- Engagement.

It is a commitment to accessible, community-focused policing. It prioritises listening to residents, tackling crime, safety and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Issued 10 March 2026

Safer Neighbourhood Teams set local priorities and provide regular updates via social media and Neighbourhood Matters. Contact your local team for more information.

Actioned 10 March 2026

What members in Ketley and Oakengates are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Mobile Police Station outside Co-op Foods, Charlton Gardens, Apley, Thursday 4th June 2026 12:00-14:00

Mobile Police Station outside Co-op Foods, Charlton Gardens, Apley, Thursday 4th June 2026 12:00-14:...

West Mercia Police
03/06/2026 19:01:43

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Mobile Police Station outside Co-op Foods, Charlton Gardens, Apley, Thursday 4th June 2026 12:00-14:00

Mobile Police Station outside Co-op Foods, Charlton Gardens, Apley, Thursday 4th June 2026 12:00-14:...

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03/06/2026 19:01:02

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Read the May newsletter from PCC John Campion

PCC John Campion's residents' newsletter for May now available! The May residents’ newsletter fro...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
03/06/2026 15:56:41

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Police Surgery - Morrisons Daily Car park, Roden Close : Thu 04 Jun 16:00

Dear Residents, Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Morrisons Daily at Roden Close on ...

West Mercia Police
03/06/2026 07:30:55

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Police Surgery - Co-op Car Park, Dothill : Thu 04 Jun 16:00

Dear Residents Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Co-op at North Road, Wellington on 0...

West Mercia Police
02/06/2026 16:06:12

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PCC backs tougher action on speeding

PCC backs tougher action on speeding When out speaking with local communities, PCC John Campion hea...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
02/06/2026 15:32:56

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Oakengates Armed Forces Day

Dear Residents, Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be attending Oakengates Armed Forces Day...

West Mercia Police
02/06/2026 14:56:23

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Weekly update from West Mercia Police - Economic Crime Unit - 02/06/2026

A TRIO OF FAKES As we have often mentioned in previous messages, criminals seize on topical opport...

West Mercia Police
02/06/2026 14:12:10

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Upcoming Events

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  • Oakengates Town Council, 27 Market Street, TF2 6EP
  • 20/06/2026 11:00
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  • 27/06/2026 11:00
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  • Rose Manor Retirement Community - Sanctuary Supported Living, Ketley Park Road, TF1 5FH
  • 13/07/2026 18:00
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  • New Street - Long Stay Car Park, New Street, TF2 6ER
  • 25/07/2026 11:00
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