Latest neighbourhood policing priorities for Welwyn Hatfield

Latest neighbourhood policing priorities for Welwyn Hatfield

Drugs, e-scooters and anti-social behaviour (ASB) are just some of the latest neighbourhood policing priorities announced by the Welwyn Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), 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 below, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Welwyn Hatfield North (Welwyn West, Welwyn East, Haldens, Sherrards, Handside, Peartree and Panshanger)

Welwyn Hatfield West (Hatfield Villages, Hatfield Central, Hatfield South West and the University of Hertfordshire)

Welwyn Hatfield South (Hollybush, Cuffley, Howlands, Northaw, Hatfield East, Hatfield South)

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.

Alongside the NPT, Welwyn Hatfield is also policed by officers who respond to emergency calls, a team of detectives who investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery and assault, and specialist units who work to tackle issues such as acquisitive crime and domestic abuse. In addition, they can call on officers from central teams which work countywide.

Inspector Amy Sheldon, who leads the Welwyn Hatfield NPT, said: “Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey and share your views. We hope you feel listened to. 

“Over the coming months, we will be working hard to tackle the priorities and we’ll be updating you with our progress. Please follow Welwyn Hatfield Police on Facebook and ensure you are signed up to Herts Connected.

“Our priorities for Welwyn Hatfield West have remained the same as we want to ensure the issues are fully dealt with. We announced recently that a man has been jailed in relation to stealing from cars and breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order. I hope this gives confidence that we are working had to tackle the issue.”

Below is an overview of work that was carried out to tackle the previous set of priorities for Welwyn Hatfield West:

Anti-social behaviour and drugs around Lemsford Road.

Theft from motor vehicles.

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