(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 (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Dacorum - Hemel Hempstead - North Rural, West and Central)

Dean Sanderson

Police Constable

Honor Greaves (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Dacorum - Hemel Hempstead - North Rural, West and Central)

Honor Greaves

Sergeant

James Watson (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Dacorum)

James Watson

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Speeding along main routes and surrounding villages.

Issued 01 January 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement. Speed checks are planned.

Actioned 01 February 2026

Address anti-social behaviour in Marlowes and the Riverside shopping centre.

Issued 01 January 2026

• Regular patrols have been carried out to deter anti-social behaviour.
• Young people have been spoken to about the issue.
• Feedback and information has been gathered through surveys.
• Officers are continuing to work with retail management, the council and the Business Improvement District (BID) to address the issue.

Actioned 01 February 2026

Address vehicle related anti-social behaviour between Stoneycroft and Rossgate shops.

Issued 01 January 2026

• Regular patrols have been carried out.
• Feedback and information has been gathered through surveys.

Actioned 01 February 2026

What members in (DB1) Watling Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

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Burglary - Residential -local man pleads guilty to multiple offences

Dear Resident, A man has been remanded into custody after pleading guilty to multiple offences...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
20/03/2026 08:13:58

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Theft of Motor Bike - Parkfield, Markyate

Dear Resident Between 2.45pm and 5.00pm on 18th March, a Yamaha Motor bike was stolen from Par...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
20/03/2026 00:17:26

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Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) – Quarterly Update

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18/03/2026 12:18:14

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safety operation by your local neighbourhood Policing Team

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
12/03/2026 16:17:26

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Accountability and Performance Meeting – 12th March 10:30 – 11:30am

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Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
06/03/2026 11:06:56

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