(AC4) Bishops Stortford Central 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 Stephen Gent below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

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

Andy Crow

Sergeant

Nathan Howson (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, East Herts)

Nathan Howson

Inspector

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

Stephen Gent

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Reduce youth-related anti-social behaviour in Cricketfield Lane and Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford, including the use of off-road bikes, mainly occurring between 3pm and 8pm.

Issued 01 January 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 February 2026

Reduce reports of road related offences in Harlow Road in Sawbridgeworth. Monday to Friday, between 8am and 8pm

Issued 01 January 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 February 2026

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

Latest Alerts

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Drugs and weapons seized as man arrested following East Herts warrants

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs and weapon offences following warrants led by the East...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
20/03/2026 15:52:59

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Fraud and Cybercrime Awareness Bishops Stortford Library Friday 15th April : Wed 15 Apr 10:45

Dear Resident Officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary's Serious Fraud and Cyber unit will be ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
19/03/2026 10:00:30

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Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) – Quarterly Update

🌾 Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) – Quarterly Update Good Afternoon Resident, Here’s your...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
18/03/2026 12:18:14

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Street Meet / Community Mapping for Survey Completion : Mon 16 Mar 19:00

Dear Resident, South Bishops Stortford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding an engagement s...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
14/03/2026 18:01:01

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⭐ On the Beat and In the Community with your local PCSOs⭐

Dear Resident I am just getting in touch to let you know what your local PCSOs have been up to...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
13/03/2026 15:59:14

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Street Meet Stortford Hall Park : Thursday 26th March 17:00pm - 19:00pm

Dear Resident, The Bishops Stortford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Street Meet in S...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
11/03/2026 08:20:13

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Witness appeal after Bishop’s Stortford theft

Dear Resident, Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a theft in Bishop’s ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
10/03/2026 15:50:30

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Burglary - Residential

Dear Resident, On Saturday 7th March 2026 between the times of 5:45pm - 6:00pm a burglary took...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
09/03/2026 14:06:58

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Upcoming Events

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