West Mercia Police company profile
Committed to protecting people from harm, preventing crime and giving back to communities.
About West Mercia Police
West Mercia Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire (including Telford and Wrekin) and Worcestershire in England. The force area covers 2,868 square miles (7,430 km2) making it the fourth largest police area in England and Wales. The resident population of the area is 1.2 million. Whilst much of our area is rural, the conurbations we police include Hereford, Kidderminster, Shrewsbury, Telford, Redditch and Worcester. We tailor our policing to our communities, responding to issues that affect deprived urban areas as well as rural communities.
Mission and direction
West Mercia Police aims to provide effective and inclusive policing services to the communities of Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire, shaping the future of law enforcement in the region.
Company values
- Inclusivity
- Diversity
- Community-focused