(CA1) Woodside 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 Sam Symons below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Matthew Hardy (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Watford - North)

Matthew Hardy

Sergeant

Sam Symons (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Watford - North)

Sam Symons

Police Constable

Simon Cooper (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team, Watford)

Simon Cooper

Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Tackle nuisance e-scooters and bicycles being used on pavements in Callowland and Leggatts wards.

Issued 01 January 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 01 January 2026

Reduce anti-social behaviour around St Albans Road, Bushey Mill Lane and Hemming Way.

Issued 01 January 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 01 January 2026

Address speeding and nuisance vehicle use in the Callowland and Leggatts wards.

Issued 01 January 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 01 January 2026

What members in (CA1) Woodside Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) – Quarterly Update

🌾 Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) – Quarterly Update Good Afternoon Resident, Here’s your...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
18/03/2026 12:18:14

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Bike marking outside Watford Leisure Centre : Sat 21 Mar 11:00

Dear Resident Watford Outer Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Free Bike Register s...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
16/03/2026 08:47:13

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Theft from Motor Vehicle

Dear Resident Between 10/03/2026 18:00 to 11/03/2026 10:00 a theft from a vehicle occurred in ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
11/03/2026 12:42:37

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Bike Marking : Fri 13 Mar 11:00

Dear Resident OUTER Watford Neighbourhood Policing Team 2 will be holding a Free Bike Marking ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
10/03/2026 08:49:17

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Accountability and Performance Meeting – 12th March 10:30 – 11:30am

Dear Resident I warmly invite you to join March’s Accountability and Performance Meeting where I...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
06/03/2026 11:06:56

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News from your Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

February news from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire   Dear Resident Welcom...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
02/03/2026 10:08:33

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CANCELLED - Crime Prevention Event, Harlequin - 17th Feb 2026

Dear Resident Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrows Crime Prevention Event, situated in the...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
16/02/2026 07:19:09

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Is our Safer Town Centre initiative having an impact in your local town centre?

Dear Resident Is our Safer Town Centre initiative having an impact in your local town centre? Le...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
13/02/2026 10:41:57

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