(JB2) Borehamwood Cowley Hill 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.

(JB2) Borehamwood Cowley Hill Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Craig Butler (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Hertsmere)

Craig Butler

Inspector

Matthew Tate (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Hertsmere - Borehamwood & Elstree)

Matthew Tate

Sergeant

Paul Chalkley (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Hertsmere - Borehamwood & Elstree)

Paul Chalkley

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 priorities for the coming months are:
• Anti-social use of e-bikes and e-scooters across the area
• Tackling burglaries across the area through enforcement and crime prevention engagement

Issued 01 September 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

A man was arrested on Friday 2 October in connection with a burglary from the communal area of a block of flats in Theobald Street on Thursday 27 August. He has been charged.

Actioned 01 September 2026

What members in (JB2) Borehamwood Cowley Hill Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Bike marking event outside Borehamwood Police Station 7th November : Sat 07 Nov 10:00

Dear Resident, 🚲 FREE Bike Marking Event - Protect Your Bike! 🚲 The Borehamwood & Elst...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
06/11/2026 08:35:37

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Six arrested in proactive overnight operation

Six people were arrested during a proactive operation targeting acquisitive crime across Hertsmere, ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
05/11/2026 12:04:48

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Coffee With A Cop - Hosted By Roaming Roast : Sat 14 Nov 09:00

☕ Coffee with a Cop – Come and Meet Your Local Neighbourhood Team The Borehamwood & Elstree Nei...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
05/11/2026 10:55:56

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Community Newsletter – October 2026

Borehamwood & Elstree Neighbourhood Policing Team Keeping Our Communities Safe, Strong and Conn...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
04/11/2026 08:37:25

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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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New Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Hertsmere

A new Inspector has been welcomed to the Hertsmere Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT). Inspector Crai...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
30/10/2026 15:59:54

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Theft from Motor Vehicle - Various Locations - Borehamwood

Dear Resident Between - 27/10/2026 08:45 to 27/10/2026 11:45, Village Hotel, Centennial Park, ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
29/10/2026 17:26:10

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Upcoming Events

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