New local policing priorities in Three Rivers

The Three Rivers Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have set new policing priorities for the local area following feedback from the public.

NPTs work alongside partners to focus on solving long and short-term neighbourhood issues, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, speeding and drug-related crime.

Using an analysis of data, they set local policing priorities every four months to provide a specific focus on the issues which are currently causing the most concern to residents locally. Feedback from members of the public also plays a vital part.

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the agreed priorities through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Abbots Langley

• Speeding

South Oxhey

• Theft of motorcycles
• Residential burglary
• Violence against women and girls

Rickmansworth

• Persistent shoplifting
• Anti-social behaviour
• Residential burglary

While there will be a focus on the local priorities, officers will continue to respond to daily business as usual, as well as forcewide priorities and any emerging issues which require more immediate action.

The area is also policed by Intervention officers who respond to emergency calls, the Local Crime Unit which investigates the more serious crimes such as burglary, robbery and assault, and specialist units such as Operation Scorpion who work to tackle acquisitive crime. In addition, they can utilise officers from central teams which work countywide.

Three Rivers Inspector Amy Tarver said: “Thank you to everybody who took the time to send in their feedback. It was very helpful and I hope that residents are reassured by the new priorities.

“Tackling burglary and theft of motorcycles feature as priorities and patrols have increased in areas affected by these. I would ask that members of the public take a few moments to read through the crime prevention pages of our website for tips which can help reduce the chances of you becoming of victim of such a crime.

“Also, please do report any suspicious behaviour to us especially around homes and vehicles so we can take action. If you believe a crime is in action dial 999.”

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