(DA5) Northchurch Ward

Officers in your local Neighbourhood Policing Team work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. 

They also respond to neighbourhood issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold public events where you can meet them and receive crime prevention advice and assistance.

Other police officers also work across this area responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes and concerns. 

The name of your local officer is shown below and you can contact them about general matters.  Please be aware that shift patterns and rest days may mean there is a delay before you receive a reply.

For any requests or reporting of concerns you should always contact us via our website or call 101.  In an emergency, you should always call 999.

(DA5) Northchurch Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Ian Thrower (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Dacorum - Berkhamsted and Tring)

Ian Thrower

Police Constable

Julian Divney (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Dacorum - Berkhamsted and Tring)

Julian Divney

Sergeant

Neil Canning (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Dacorum)

Neil Canning

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of public feedback, our priority for the coming months is to continue working to tackle anti-social behaviour in hotspot areas across Berkhamsted and Tring.

Issued 01 September 2026

• Regular patrols are being carried out.
• Engagement events are being held in town centres to provide a visible presence and allow residents to talk to local officers.
• Businesses are being liaised with.

Actioned 01 November 2026

What members in (DA5) Northchurch Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

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19/10/2026 14:47:43

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