A RECENT survey has revealed up to 87 percent of Worcestershire residents agreed they had confidence in West Mercia Police.

The Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion was behind the survey that saw thousands of people interviewed over the space of twelve months.

In North Worcestershire:

• 84% tended to agree or strongly agreed they had confidence in West Mercia Police – up 2% from last quarter

• 82% are fairly or very confident they would receive a good service – up 1% from last quarter

• 72% said they felt West Mercia Police understands issue in their community – up 1% from last quarter

• 31% said crime and anti-social behaviour was a big or very big issue – down 1% from last quarter

• 31% said they see a police officer or PCSO at least weekly – no change

In South Worcestershire:

• 88% said they were fairly or very confident they would receive a good service if they were to report a crime – up 2% on last quarter

• 87% tended to agree or strongly agreed they had confidence in West Mercia Police – up 1% on last quarter

• 31% said crime and anti-social behaviour was quite a big or very big problem – no change on last quarter

• 34% said they see an officer or PCSO at least once a week – up 3% on last quarter

Commissioner Campion said: “I am committed to listening to concerns raised by communities in North Worcestershire. The quarterly survey gives me an invaluable insight into what is working well and where improvements need to be made.

“However, police officer visibility remains something I am committed to improving for our communities.

"Along with support from the Government, I have increased the number of police officers across the whole of West Mercia. Further investment has also allowed resources to be targeted toward key areas of concern for residents.

"It’s important that people are given a platform to raise concerns, and I will continue to take these concerns to shape policing in Worcestershire and ensure improvements are made.”

What do you think of the results? We'd love to hear from you. Contact reporter Jemma Bufton at jemma.bufton@newsquest.co.uk and have your say.