Bishop’s Castle and Clun Police

09/06/2026

🔐 Protect Your Vehicle – Help Prevent Theft 🔐

What we want you to know

We are seeing an increase in vehicle thefts involving Nissan Navara models across South Shropshire. Preventing vehicle crime is a local Safer Neighbourhood Team priority, supporting the NPCC’s national campaign to disrupt organised vehicle theft.
How we want you to feel
Reassured that there are simple, practical steps you can take to protect your vehicle, and confident that your local officers are actively working to keep communities safe.
What we want you to do
Help reduce the risk of vehicle theft by following these security tips:

✅ Always lock your vehicle and double‑check it is secure
✅ Use a steering wheel lock or other visible security device
✅ Park in a garage or well‑lit area where possible
✅ Keep keys out of sight and away from doors and windows
✅ Store vehicle keys in a Faraday pouch to block signals and help prevent keyless theft
✅ Make sure CCTV or doorbell cameras are switched on and working

If you see anything suspicious or have information that could help prevent vehicle crime, please report it via www.neighbourhoodmatters.co.uk.
👮‍♂️👮‍♀️ Working together to protect South Shropshire.

04/06/2026

Today, Officers from the team conducted speed checks in Clunton. Multiple vehicles were checked throughout the time we were present and there were no issues to report. We will be conducting regular speed checks throughout the area over the coming weeks in different villages.

03/06/2026

Car key Thefts & Burglary's

If you own a vehicle a vehicle with remote locking and unlocking and push button to start engines a faraday pouch is a must have in the fight against vehicle theft

A Faraday pouch (sometimes called a Faraday bag) is a small, signal‑blocking pouch designed to store keyless car fobs.
Many modern car keys constantly emit a signal. Criminals can use equipment to boost or capture this signal from outside your home and unlock your car without forcing entry – this is known as relay theft.

A Faraday pouch is lined with special material that blocks radio signals, preventing thieves from accessing or copying your car key’s signal while it’s inside the pouch
A simple faraday pouch will when closed properly will shield the key and prevent the RFID signal from leaving the pouch rendering the theft attempt useless

Car Key theft by Burglary is where thieves will target high value cars by breaking into the property to steal the cars, invest in anti snap door locks for front and rear doors

🚗🔑 Don’t let thieves take the easy option
Protect your home by:
✔ Moving keys away from doors and windows
✔ Blocking key signals with a Faraday pouch
✔ Upgrading to anti‑snap door locks
Small changes make a big difference.
Find out more from your local Safer Neighbourhood Team:
👉 https://orlo.uk/ZbOWy

🏠 Some car key burglaries begin inside the home
✔ Store keys safely and out of sight
✔ Secure doors with anti‑snap locks
✔ Stay alert to vehicle crime in your area
Help reduce vehicle crime in your neighbourhood.
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28/05/2026

Bishops Castle SNT responded to an RTC near Newcastle after reports of a biker coming off his motorcycle. Incidents like this highlight how vulnerable riders can be on our roads. Fortunately, the rider’s protective gear did its job, and he suffered only minor injuries. He was taken to RSH as a precaution. His friends remained with him at the scene and took his bike home for him. Please continue to ride safely and look out for one another.

27/05/2026

On Wednesday (20 May) officers were alerted to reports of a stolen Land Rover Defender near Clun.

An appeal was issued on Neighbourhood Matters, and within 45 minutes of the post going out a member of the public spotted the vehicle while on a jog… 40 miles away! 🏃

Officers were notified and the vehicle was quickly recovered. It is just awaiting to be forensically examined, and it will then be returned to its owners.

Thank you to the public for their help in locating the stolen Land Rover, which held great sentimental value for its owners.

📱 You can sign up to Neighbourhood Matters here: https://orlo.uk/bvFOF

22/05/2026

Officers from Bishops Castle SNT were out on patrol today when they saw a vehicle being driven that they knew was not insured to be on the road. The vehicle was located nearby and seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act. Further enquiries are now being carried out to identify and deal with the driver.
If your vehicle is not insured to be on the road, expect it to be removed.

18/05/2026

Over the weekend PC McWatt received a report from a member of the public that an individual was drink driving in Bishops Castle Town. The officer was able to identify the vehicle and speak with the driver. A roadside breath test was conducted and subsequently the individual was arrested for driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. We'd like to thank the public for bringing such matters to our attention so that we are able to take action and help keep our roads safe. If you have any information regarding drink driving in your area, then please contact us via [email protected] or alternatively you can contact CrimeStoppers.

18/05/2026

PC Wilkey from Bishops Castle SNT joined other West Mercia officers in supporting the Metropolitan Police over the weekend during large‑scale planned protests. This form of mutual aid is carried out alongside officers’ normal duties and provides valuable operational experience.
From our position in Parliament Square, the day passed without incident, and PC Wilkey has now returned to duty in Bishops Castle.

12/05/2026

Officers from Bishops Castle SNT attended a road traffic collision on the A489 involving a lorry carrying around 450 sheep. The vehicle had tipped onto its side, leaving the driver trapped.
Bishops Castle Fire Station extracted the driver and handed him over to the ambulance service and Helimed. After being assessed at the scene, he was taken to hospital for precautionary checks.
A specialist team from Shropshire Fire and Rescue, along with local farmers and vets, worked to recover the livestock. Many sheep were saved, though sadly a significant number were lost.
We would like to thank everyone who assisted at the scene for their professionalism and teamwork.

09/05/2026

PC Wilkey and Sgt Price have been out on foot patrol during the Bishops Castle May Fair. There was a strong turnout, with plenty of people enjoying the event in good spirits. We are pleased to report that the fair passed off without incident.