(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

Lewis Hailey (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Acting Sergeant, Watford - Outer)

Lewis Hailey

Acting Sergeant

Simon Cooper (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team, Watford)

Simon Cooper

Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Reduce anti-social behaviour in Cassiobury Park.

Issued 01 September 2025

No action

Take action against drug dealing/use and associated anti-social behaviour in Whippendell Road.

Issued 01 September 2025

No action

Address drug and alcohol use in Vicarage Road Cemetery.

Issued 01 September 2025

No action

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

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Your PCC Newsletter for October

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Theft from Motor Vehicle

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24/10/2025 11:09:33

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