(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 (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 - Neighbourhood Police Team, Watford)

Simon Cooper

Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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

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

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

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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...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
19/03/2026 13:37:55

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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...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
19/03/2026 13:06:35

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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...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
18/03/2026 19:07:12

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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...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
18/03/2026 16:19:32

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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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CCTV Request

Good Evening Resident I am emailing you as part of our investigation into an incident that occu...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
14/03/2026 20:34:04

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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 ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
14/03/2026 08:12:16

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