New neighbourhood priorities set for Harpenden and rural

New neighbourhood priorities set for Harpenden and rural

The neighbourhood priorities for Harpenden and rural have been agreed and will be set for the next few months.

Over the past few months, the Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) has been working to tackle the issues that you said were causing you 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 provide a specific focus on the issues that residents have raised through surveys, alongside an analysis of data.

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

The neighbourhood priorities have remained the same as more work needs to be done to tackle the issues.

You said: Anti-social behaviour around local parks, including drinking alcohol, smoking drugs and abusive behaviour

We did and continue:

High visibility patrols both on foot and on e-bikes.

To speak to and issue ABAs (Acceptable behavioural agreements) to young people.

Work closely with the local town council.

As a result, we have seen a reduction in the number of reports over the summer period.

You said: Speeding in Harpenden and Sandridge

We did and continue:

To use the speed gun on roads identified by residents as causing a problem.

Four traffic offence reports have been issued for excessive speeding – where speeding drivers can expect fines, points on their licence or they could be summonsed directly to court.

We have issued tickets for other motoring offences, including not using a seatbelt and using mobile devices whilst driving.

We are also working with schools to help tackle issues of speeding as well as inconsiderate parking at drop-off and pick-up times.

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, the St Albans district 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.

You can have your say by joining our ‘Herts Connected’ hertsconnected.co.uk community messaging service to keep up to date with what’s happening in your local area.

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