(KA2) Hoddesdon Town And Rye Park Ward

Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team works to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area.  They also respond to issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold surgeries to share crime prevention advice.

Other units also work in this area, responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes (Crime Investigation Department). 

Your local contactable officer is listed as PS James Riddick below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Chris Fisher (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Broxbourne)

Chris Fisher

Inspector

James Riddick (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Broxbourne - Hoddesdon)

James Riddick

Sergeant

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Anti-social behaviour in Hoddesdon town centre

Issued 12 January 2026

Regular patrols will continue to be conducted including engagement with retailers and the local community, as will police surgeries and attendance at town centre events.

Actioned 12 January 2026

Acquisitive crime in Hoddesdon town centre

Issued 12 January 2026

Action taken against offenders, as well as police visibility in the town through regular patrols, attendance at events and police surgeries. Please report any incidents of retail crime.

Actioned 12 January 2026

What members in (KA2) Hoddesdon Town And Rye Park Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

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You ask, We Listen and Respond : Thu 29 Jan 19:00

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REMINDER: Fraud and Cybercrime Awareness Hoddesdon Library Friday 30th Jan 11:00-14:30

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