(GB3) Hitchin Bearton 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 Martin Barringer below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Alan Clarke (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, North Herts)

Alan Clarke

Sergeant

James Lant (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, North Herts)

James Lant

Inspector

Martin Barringer (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, North Herts - Hitchin)

Martin Barringer

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Speeding on London Road (B656) from Three Moorhens Roundabout to Broadmeadow Ride.

Issued 01 September 2025

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 2025

Drug related anti-social behaviour on the Westmill Estate, particularly the Redhill Road area.

Issued 01 September 2025

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 2025

The unlawful use of E-scooters around Hitchin Urban.

Issued 01 September 2025

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 2025

What members in (GB3) Hitchin Bearton Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Appeal after serious collision in St Pauls Walden

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03/11/2025 17:51:59

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Has your town centre felt safer this summer? Let me know...

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03/11/2025 15:35:21

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Your PCC Newsletter for October

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29/10/2025 10:02:19

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29/10/2025 09:25:27

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Neighbourhood Surgery : Tue 04 Nov 14:30

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
28/10/2025 10:01:40

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Burglary - Residential

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
27/10/2025 09:10:14

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