(GA1) Hitchwood Offa And Hoo 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 Brad Collins below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
Brad Collins
Police Constable
James Lant
Inspector
Taranvir Gill
Sergeant
Local Priority Issues
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Fly-tipping in Hitchin Rural and in particular in the Offley and Lilley areas Issued 12 January 2026 |
The team have carried out patrols of the areas and are working with landowners, farmers and businesses with a focus on reducing fly-tipping. This will form part of a wider, ongoing effort to reduce rural crime and see further crime prevention initiatives between police and local communities. Actioned 26 January 2026 |
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Tackling drug related anti-social behaviour in Wymondley, particularly in the car park area on Tower Close Issued 12 January 2026 |
The Neighbourhood Policing Team have conducted patrols in the area and will continue to do so over the coming months to ensure that any unlawful activity is identified and addressed. Please report any suspicious activity. Actioned 26 January 2026 |
What members in (GA1) Hitchwood Offa And Hoo Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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