Anti-social behaviour around local parks, including drinking alcohol, smoking drugs and abusive behaviour.

Issued 02 April 2026

You previously asked us to deal with anti-social behaviour around local parks, including drinking alcohol, smoking drugs and abusive behaviour.
We have:
• Conducted proactive patrols around the parks and work with partner agencies including Harpenden Town Council.
• We have identified a group of young people causing anti-social behaviour in parks and in the town. The Community Safety Unit has made contact with parents.
• We will continue to monitor, engage and deal with any incidents.

Actioned 02 April 2026

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Issued 02 April 2026

You previously asked us to deal with speeding in Harpenden and Sandridge.
• Speed enforcement checks have been conducted on Luton Road, Redbourn Road, Marford Hill, St Albans Road and Lower Luton Road.
• A man was given a traffic offence report for doing 44mph in a 30mph in Marford Road in Wheathampstead. The driver may be sent on a drivers’ improvement course, fined, given points on his licence or could be summonsed directly to court.
• We will continue to go out at different times and days to catch anyone speeding. The presence of officers reminds drivers to slow down.

Actioned 02 April 2026