(FB1) Batchwood 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 below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

James Keene
Sergeant

Paul Caro
Inspector
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Vehicles being driven anti-socially in High Oaks and St Albans City hospital Batchwood. Issued 19 January 2026 |
This is a new priority. We will update you on progress shortly. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
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Anti-social behaviour in Charrington Place. Issued 19 January 2026 |
This is a new priority. We will update you shortly. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
What members in (FB1) Batchwood Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
Beat Surgery, Christ Church, High Oaks Wed 18th Feb between 10:00 and 11:00
Dear Resident, Your local police community support officer from the St Albans Neighbourhood Pol...
Beat Surgery, Christ Church, High Oaks, 18th Feb between 10:00 and 11:00
Dear Resident, Your local police community support officer from the St Albans Neighbourhood Pol...
January news from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire
Dear Resident Welcome to my latest newsletter – in this edition: Police mergers will be a...
Don’t let them pocket it
Good morning, Resident You may have an idea of what a pickpocket looks like but they’re far le...
Have You Seen Suspicious Behaviour Around Properties Being Renovated?
We’re asking residents to stay alert following an increase in burglaries at properties undergoing bu...
Appeal after road traffic collision in St Albans
Police are appealing for witnesses, information and dash cam footage following a road traffic collis...
Appeal for information following collision on the M25
Police are appealing for witnesses, information and dash cam footage following a road traffic collis...
Vehicle Interference/Damage
Dear Resident Between Saturday 24th & Monday 26th a vehicle had interference which occurr...
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Upcoming Events
Beat Surgery, Christ Church, High Oaks Wed 18th Feb between 10:00
- Christ Church, 3 High Oaks, AL3 6DJ
- 18/02/2026 10:00
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Beat Surgery Christ, Church, High Oaks,
- Christ Church, 3 High Oaks, AL3 6DJ
- 06/03/2026 18:00
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Beat Surgery Christ Church, High Oaks
- Christ Church, 3 High Oaks, AL3 6DJ
- 11/03/2026 10:00
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Beat Surgery Christ Church, High Oaks
- Christ Church, 3 High Oaks, AL3 6DJ
- 11/03/2026 10:00
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Beat Surgery Christ Church, High Oaks
- Christ Church, 3 High Oaks, AL3 6DJ
- 16/04/2026 17:00
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Beat Surgery, Christ Church, High Oaks
- Christ Church, 3 High Oaks, AL3 6DJ
- 22/04/2026 10:00
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