Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Your area is policed by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team. They are based nearby at a police station within the borough or district and they work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. They also conduct regular patrols and hold surgeries to share crime prevention advice and respond to issues or concerns. They work to solve underlying problems that cause crime and anti-social behaviour.
Other units also work in this area, responding to emergency calls and investigating crimes such as burglary. You can make an appointment to see someone from the Neighbourhood Policing Team by calling 101 or via the contact us tab. If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
Crimes and priorities
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Action taken:
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Priority:
Anti-social behaviour in the Darkes Lane area
Action taken:
Numerous banning letters from McDonalds have been issued and Community Resolutions issued for drug use.
We have been working with the local schools and businesses to identify young people causing issues and helping to divert them to a better path. -
Priority:
Tackling burglaries across the area through enforcement and crime prevention engagement
Action taken:
Marked and unmarked patrols have also been taking place.
Officers and PCSOs have completed over 10 street meets and engagements. Whilst at each location they have spoken to residents one on one and given out crime prevention advice and crime prevention tools. They’ve also encouraged the residents to sign up to Herts connected.