(AC4) Bishops Stortford Central 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.

(AC4) Bishops Stortford Central Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Andy Crow (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, East Herts - Bishop's Stortford & Sawbridgeworth)

Andy Crow

Sergeant

Karen Hutchinson (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, East Herts)

Karen Hutchinson

Inspector

Stephen Gent (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, East Herts - Bishop's Stortford & Sawbridgeworth)

Stephen Gent

Police Constable

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 are:

- A focus on youth related anti-social behaviour on South Street, Bishop's Stortford

Issued 01 September 2026

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 2026

What members in (AC4) Bishops Stortford Central Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Advice issued to owners of high value gold

Dear Resident, We're issuing advice to families who own high value gold jewellery, as we enter...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
03/11/2026 15:54:40

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Newsletter from Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Dear Resident, Over the summer, I consulted you on the Government's plans for abolishing county ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
30/10/2026 16:36:57

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Theft of Motorcycle Anchor Street Bishops Stortford

Dear Resident Between 16:00pm on the 25th October 2026 and 29th October at 14:25pm offender(s)...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
30/10/2026 15:41:25

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Halloween

Dear Resident, Over the upcoming Halloween and Bonfire Night period police will be carrying out ex...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
27/10/2026 08:16:48

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Warning to ‘urban explorers’ in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning children and young people of the dangers of exploring empty or...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
23/10/2026 11:51:59

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Coffee with a Cop, Methodist Church, South Street, Bishops Stortford : Thu 29 Oct 10:00

Dear Resident, Bishops Stortford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a ‘Coffee with a Cop’,...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
22/10/2026 18:01:14

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Halloween and Bonfire Night

Over the upcoming Halloween and Bonfire Night period police will be carrying out extra patrols, to p...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
22/10/2026 14:55:09

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Scam callers continue to impersonate police officers

Fraudsters are continuing to call residents posing as Hertfordshire Police officers. The calls ap...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
22/10/2026 11:15:57

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Upcoming Events

Public Engagement- Tesco Express, Havers Lane
Festive Fun Day Sunday 15th November, 12:00-17:00pm.

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