(BC2) Howlands 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 Dave Lewinton below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Dave Lewinton (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Welwyn Hatfield - South)

Dave Lewinton

Police Constable

Martin Field (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Welwyn Hatfield - South)

Martin Field

Sergeant

Robert Wilson (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Welwyn Hatfield)

Robert Wilson

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Drug issues in Deerswood Avenue

Issued 12 January 2026

Patrols are increased in the area and we are continuing to gather intelligence. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns via 101 or online at https://www.herts.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/. A warrant that was conducted on Friday 9 January resulted in an 18 year old man being arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply (ketamine). Ketamine was seized from the address and the man was given a conditional caution.

Actioned 12 March 2026

Anti-social behaviour and vehicle related nuisance in Station Road, Welham Green through to Bluebridge Road in Brookmans Park

Issued 12 January 2026

Officers are continuing to closely monitor this and speeding operations are planned in the area. Op Rossi is also underway – this is our dedicated operation to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal activity committed using mopeds, pedal cycles, e-bikes and e-scooters. An e-bike was seized on Thursday 5 March and and the teenage rider was reported for four traffic offences.

Actioned 12 March 2026

What members in (BC2) Howlands Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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CRIME PREVENTION STALL - PEARTREE - WELWYN : Fri 20 Mar 14:00

Dear Resident, Welwyn North Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a crime prevention stal...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
20/03/2026 12:01:47

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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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You Said, We Did: An update on the local neighbourhood policing priorities

During our most recent priority setting forums, members of the public gave feedback on the issues th...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
12/03/2026 15:40:18

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Bike Marking at Parkhouse Court in Hatfield : Sat 14 Mar 11:00

Dear Resident Welwyn/Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding an awareness session...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
11/03/2026 20:32:02

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Witnesses sought following burglary at golf club

Officers in Welwyn Hatfield are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary at Welw...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
10/03/2026 10:16:12

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Accountability and Performance Meeting – 12th March 10:30 – 11:30am

Dear Resident I warmly invite you to join March’s Accountability and Performance Meeting where I...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
06/03/2026 11:06:56

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Multiple arrests as officers tackle burglary spate

Officers have arrested 11 suspects as they work to tackle a burglary spate in the county. There has ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
04/03/2026 17:39:54

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News from your Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

February news from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire   Dear Resident Welcom...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
02/03/2026 10:08:33

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