Policing satisfaction levels down in Shropshire

Almost 10% fewer people living in Shropshire think West Mercia Police is doing an excellent job, according to the latest figures from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s perception survey. 

For the period October to December 2024, in response to the question “how good a job do you think West Mercia Police are doing in your area”, just over five out of 10 (55%) responded either “excellent” or “good”. This compares to 64% for the same period the previous year October to December 2023. 

However, residents of both Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin feel 1% more informed about what West Mercia Police is doing and more confident of being able to contact the force in an emergency.

Nine out of 10 people (90%) living in Shropshire said they felt their area was safe over the period October to December 2024.

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