(DB1) Watling 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 PC Dean Sanderson below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Dean Sanderson
Police Constable

James Watson
Inspector

Sam Pearce
Sergeant
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken | 
|---|---|
| 
                                         Anti-social behaviour in Hemel Hempstead town centre. Issued 01 September 2025  | 
                                    
 Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 September 2025  | 
                                
| 
                                         Vehicle crime and fly-tipping in rural areas. Issued 01 September 2025  | 
                                    
 Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 September 2025  | 
                                
| 
                                         Anti-social behaviour and speeding in the west area. Issued 01 September 2025  | 
                                    
 Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 September 2025  | 
                                
What members in (DB1) Watling Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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