West Mercia Police

West Mercia Police is a large rural force covering four counties with a combined population of approximately 1.3 million. The force area is characterised by market towns, agricultural communities, and border areas with Wales, requiring collaboration with Dyfed-Powys Police on cross-border matters. West Mercia has a strategic alliance with Warwickshire Police and is known for its work on rural crime and agricultural theft.

Area Covered

West Mercia Police covers the counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, and the borough of Telford and Wrekin. This is a predominantly rural force area covering large parts of the Welsh Marches and Midlands.