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Arrests made following serious assault in Hitchin
10:55 30/06/2026Two arrests have been made following a serious assault in Hitchin on Friday (26 June).
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Man charged with arson in Letchworth
10:34 30/06/2026A man has been charged with arson and remanded in custody after a van fire on Hillbrow, Letchworth just before midnight on Wednesday (24 June).
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Off-road riders identified and reported with help of forensic marking spray
09:30 19/05/2026Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) officers in Letchworth successfully identified two individuals involved in the illegal use of off-road motorcycles on public land, with the help of a forensic marking spray, following a targeted operation.
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Appeal following indecent exposure in Hitchin
11:24 17/04/2026Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man following an indecent exposure in Hitchin.
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Appeal for witnesses after woman assaulted in Letchworth
10:26 01/04/2026Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman was assaulted in Letchworth Garden City.
Crimes and priorities
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The priorities for May to August are as follows:
• Speeding on Bedford Road (A600). The stretch of Bedford Road between Redhill Road and Turnpike Lane has been identified as a location of concern for speeding vehicles by the local community. We will be conducting speed enforcement activities in this location over the coming months.
• E-Scooters and E-Bikes in Hitchin Urban. Once again, this issue has been highlighted in the recent public consultation process. We will continue our efforts to address this issue.
Action taken:
Speeding on Bedford Road (A600) is being addressed through speed enforcement operations including engagement with motorists and enforcement action where offences were detected.
Patrols in the region include checking for illegal E-scooters and E-bikes. Riders have been stopped and provided education on current legislation with seizures where appropriate.