Update from your Neighbourhood Policing Team

Dear Resident

Over the past few months, Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across #Dacorum have been working to tackle the issues that residents said were causing them the most concern.

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.

They set local policing priorities every four months, providing a specific focus on the issues that residents have raised through surveys, alongside an analysis of data.

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

During the last period, the following priorities were addressed in Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead South:

 Bovingdon - reduce anti-social behaviour around the library and parking issues on the high street.

Patrols have been carried out at identified times.

Officers have attended parish council meetings to help encourage closer working between partners and the community.

There has been a reduction in anti-social behaviour.

The issue will continue to be monitored.

 Kings Langley – reduce anti-social behaviour and speeding in the high street.

Operations have been carried out, with updates shared on social media and Herts Connected.

Several officers have been trained in using the mobile speed gun to enable an increase in speed checks.

Complaints about the issue have reduced.

Apsley - reduce anti-social behaviour in and around the marina.

Provided a visible presence in the area.

Worked with local residents and businesses.

 There has been a notable reduction in reports of anti-social behaviour and the issue will continue to be monitored.

The following priorities have now been agreed for the coming three months:

• Speeding in Chipperfield and Bovingdon.

• Anti-social behaviour in Leverstock Green.

• Anti-social use of off-road bikes in Bennetts End.

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, Dacorum 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.