Operation Hot spot

Operation Hot spot

Dear Resident

Operation Hotspot patrols are continuing in #HemelHempstead town centre, to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

The initative was launched in May 2024, after Government funding was secured through a bid by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office. The funding is providing additional foot patrols and increased visibility, on top of normal daily business, targeting specific areas which have been identified as crime and anti-social behaviour hotspots through an analysis of police data.

The below is Hemel Hempstead data from the 1st April 2025

Patrols – 133 additional Police foot patrols in the town centre and Old Town since April totalling 1024 Hours of additional High Visibility patrols in Hemel Town Centre

ASB powers have been used 30 times

Arrests – 5

Stop Searches – 7

Knives seized – 4 Knives removed from the streets

These extra patrols run alongside your normal Neighbourhood Police, 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 who work to tackle issues such as acquisitive crime and domestic abuse.

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James Cook
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, Supervisor PCSO, Dacorum - Hemel Town centre)