You Said, We Did – Ware and Stanstead Abbotts

Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across East Herts have set their new policing priorities for the coming months.

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 across Ware and Stanstead Abbotts working alongside partners to address the following agreed priorities, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement:

• Reduce reports of substance misuse in the Kibes Lane area of Ware.
• Support retailers in Stanstead Abbotts to reduce shoplifting offences.

Whilst 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 call on officers from central teams which work countywide.

Previously, members of the public had asked us to focus on the following priorities:

Reduce illicit substance use in and around the grounds of St Mary’s Church in Ware.

• Patrols were carried out to act as a deterrent and help identify anyone involved.
• Discussions have taken place with local partners to try and improve lighting and visibility in the area.

Reduce reports of speeding on the approach to and along both Ware High Street and Stanstead Abbotts High Street.

• The NPT conducted regular checks in both areas, utilising the Speed Indication Device to deter drivers from travelling over the limit.

The issues will continue to be monitored.