Crime in The Meres, Shropshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for The Meres, localized within Shropshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 8 | 8 |
| On or near Wem Road Map | Burglary: 2 | 2 |
| On or near School Field Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Lullas Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Higher Road Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Sleap Airfield Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Ellesmere Road Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Speeding: This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
Issued: 30 Jun 2026
Status Update
We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available equipment such as a Trucam and Speed monitoring devices.
- Complete enforcement campaigns, offering advice, guidance and awareness as well as enforcement.
- Ensure officers positively target areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Anti social Behaviour - This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
Issued: 30 Jun 2026
Status Update
We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing ASB, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Drug Dealing: This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
Issued: 30 Jun 2026
Status Update
We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
Carnival
other1:00 PM — 4:00 PM
West Felton, Oswestry
Community meeting
other9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Trefonen Village Hall, Oswestry
Community meeting/Police surgery
other10:30 AM — 12:30 PM
Knockin village hall, Oswestry
Community meeting/Police surgery
other9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Rhydycroesau Village Hall, Oswestry
Community event
other9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Trefonen Village Hall, Oswestry
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