(CB4) Vicarage 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 Darren Wardle below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Darren Wardle
Police Constable

Ellena Berry
Sergeant

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 (CB4) Vicarage Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Dear Resident Between 04/03/2026 19:30 to 19/03/2026 11:30 a theft of a vehicle occurred in Ox...
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Dear Resident Between 17/03/2026 12:00 to 18/03/2026 10:00 a theft of a vehicle occurred in Wh...
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...
Bike Marking at Oxhey Skate Park : Sat 21 Mar 10:30
Dear Resident Watford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a bike marking event in in y...
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...
CCTV Request
Good Evening Resident I am emailing you as part of our investigation into an incident that occu...
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Dear Resident Between 09/03/2026 18:00 to 10/03/2026 06:15 a theft from a vehicle occurred in ...
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