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Police secure partial closure order on nuisance property in Watford
14:17 05/06/2026A partial closure order has been granted for an address in Watford following concerns around anti-social behaviour, drug use and violence.
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New local policing priorities set across Watford
15:34 15/05/2026Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Watford have set their new local policing priorities for the coming months.
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Closure order extended for Watford address
13:40 30/04/2026A problem property in Watford remains off-limits after an extended closure order was granted by the courts.
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Appeal following arson in Watford
13:55 21/04/2026Officers are appealing for information, witnesses and CCTV following an arson at a shop in Watford.
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Man on bicycle sought following incident in Watford
08:00 25/03/2026Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information as part of continuing enquiries into an incident in Watford – and are keen to trace a man who was seen leaving the area on a bicycle.
Crimes and priorities
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Vehicle crime, including theft of and theft from motor vehicles.
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- Patrols are being conducted.
- Operations are being planned.
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Anti-social behaviour, including anti-social vehicle use, in industrial areas.
Action taken:
• Several operations and patrols have been conducted in the area.
• Businesses in affected areas have been given advice to help prevent anti-social vehicle use out of hours
• A section 59 warning has been issued to a motorcyclist who had adapted their vehicle. -
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Drug use and anti-social behaviour, with a particular focus on Meridan and Stanborough wards.
Action taken:
• Daily patrols have been conducted.
• Public engagements have been carried out.