(CB3) Holywell 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 Michael Gallagher below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Ellena Berry
Sergeant

Michael Gallagher
Police Constable

Simon Cooper
Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
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Address drug and alcohol use in and around Vicarage Road/Harwoods Recreation Ground. 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 |
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Reduce incidents of mobile phone theft in Cassiobury Park. 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, crime prevention events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
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Take action against drug dealing/use and associated anti-social behaviour in Whippendell Road. 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, community engagement and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
What members in (CB3) Holywell Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
Bike Marking at Cedar Cafe in Cassiobury Park : Sat 21 Mar 12:00
Dear Resident Watford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a bike marking event in Cass...
Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) – Quarterly Update
🌾 Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) – Quarterly Update Good Afternoon Resident, Here’s your...
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...
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Dear Resident Between 15/03/2026 10:00 a theft from a vehicle occurred in Ascot Road, Watford....
Crime Prevention Event Harlequin Shopping Centre Upper Mall outside Marks & Spencer on the 20th March 11:00-13:00 :
Crime Prevention Event Harlequin Shopping Centre Upper Mall outside Marks & Spencer on the 20t...
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Dear Resident Between 11/03/2026 18:00 to 12/03/2026 07:50 a theft from a vehicle occurred in ...
Bike marking @ Cassiobury Park Run 09:00-10:45 : Sat 14 Mar 09:00
Dear Resident, North Watford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Community Engagement...
CRIME PREVENTION AT LLOYDS BANK : Sat 14 Mar 11:00
CRIME PREVENTION AT LLOYDS BANK HARLEQUIN SHOPPING CENTRE 11:00-13:00
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Upcoming Events
Meet The Team At Funky Elephant
- Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, WD18 8YH
- 24/04/2026 13:00
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