(GA1) Hitchwood Offa And Hoo 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.

(GA1) Hitchwood Offa And Hoo Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

James Lant (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, North Herts)

James Lant

Inspector

Taranvir Gill (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, North Herts - Hitchin)

Taranvir Gill

Sergeant

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:
• Acquisitive vehicle crime (theft from and theft of motor vehicles).
• Fly-tipping and associated crime in the rural areas along the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire border.

Issued 18 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.

Actioned 18 September 2026

What members in (GA1) Hitchwood Offa And Hoo Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

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