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New Chief Inspector for East Herts
09:19 03/04/2025Working proactively with the community to help keep people safe is a key priority for new East Herts Chief Inspector Matt Barton.
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Man charged in connection with Bishop’s Stortford bike thefts
14:42 24/03/2025A man appeared in court on Saturday (22 March) in connection with the theft of several pedal cycles in Bishop’s Stortford.
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East Herts police host MVAWG scrutiny panel
10:21 24/03/2025East Herts police have hosted their first ever Male Violence Against Women and Girls (MVAWG) scrutiny panel, as part of continuing efforts to improve service to victims.
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Witnesses sought following wing mirror thefts in Bishop’s Stortford
09:36 18/03/2025Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a spate of wing mirror thefts in Bishop’s Stortford.
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East Herts police host annual Barn Meet
10:37 13/03/2025Around 100 members of the farming community came together this week for the annual East Herts Barn Meet.
Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Reduce incidents of youth related anti-social behaviour in Bishop’s Stortford town centre.
Action taken:
Proactive patrols have been carried out at hotspot times.
A Community Protection Warning has been issued to a persistent offender.
Children identified as being involved in anti-social behaviour have been spoken to alongside their parents.
School talks are planned to educate young people on the impact that anti-social behaviour can have on local communities.
Additional shops in the town have been issued with Town Link Radios to help share information with police quickly.
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Priority:
Reduce incidents of retail crime in Sawbridgeworth.
Action taken:
High visibility patrols have been carried out.
Arrests have been made.
Engagement events have been held at the Co-op and the Shell garage to provide a visible presence and pass on advice.
Signage has been installed.
There had been a reduction in retail crime at the time of update.