(CA3) Leggatts Ward

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(CA3) Leggatts Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

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

Matthew Hardy

Sergeant

Rebecca Miles (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Watford - North)

Rebecca Miles

Police Constable

Simon Cooper (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Watford)

Simon Cooper

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of data and public feedback, our priorities for the coming months will remain as:
• Tackle drug related anti-social behaviour, with a focus on Stanborough and Meridan wards.
• Tackle vehicle crime, including theft of, theft from and interference with motor vehicles, with a focus on the Kingswood and Stanborough wards.
• Tackle anti-social and nuisance vehicle use, including e-scooters, with a focus on industrial locations.

Issued 22 September 2026

• Regular patrols are being carried out.
• Officers have conducted checks to make sure that vehicles are locked and valuables are not left on display.
• Crime prevention advice has been shared with residents.
• Speed checks have been carried out to deter anti-social driving.

Actioned 01 November 2026

What members in (CA3) Leggatts Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

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Women and Girls Walk and Talk Events - Winter 2026

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30/10/2026 16:36:57

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30/10/2026 13:50:40

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23/10/2026 11:51:59

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