(CB4) Vicarage Ward

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They also respond to neighbourhood issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold public events where you can meet them and receive crime prevention advice and assistance.

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(CB4) Vicarage Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Darren Wardle (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Watford - Outer)

Darren Wardle

Police Constable

Ellena Berry (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Watford - Outer)

Ellena Berry

Sergeant

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 be:
• Tackle anti-social behaviour and drug related incidents in the area known as the 'Secret Garden' Rickmansworth Road.
• Address drug use around the Franklin Avenue area.
• Tackle anti-social behaviour and drug use in Vicarage Road cemetery.

Issued 22 September 2026

• Regular patrols are being carried out.
• A portable camera has been installed in the Secret Garden to monitor anti-social behaviour and drug use. Since it was installed, there have been no calls to police about the area.
• Drugs dogs have been brought in to search the Secret Garden.
• An environmental visual audit has been carried out at the cemetery to identify improvements which could help reduce crime and ASB.
• Officers have been knocking on doors to gather further information about drug criminality.
• A day of action was carried out under Op Tornado, to disrupt criminality and gather intelligence.

Actioned 01 November 2026

What members in (CB4) Vicarage Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

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