(BC3) Hatfield East Ward

Officers in your local Neighbourhood Policing Team work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. 

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.

Other police officers also work across this area responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes and concerns. 

The name of your local officer is shown below and you can contact them about general matters.  Please be aware that shift patterns and rest days may mean there is a delay before you receive a reply.

For any requests or reporting of concerns you should always contact us via our website or call 101.  In an emergency, you should always call 999.

(BC3) Hatfield East Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Amy Sheldon (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Welwyn Hatfield)

Amy Sheldon

Inspector

Rich Baker (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Welwyn Hatfield - South)

Rich Baker

Sergeant

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of public feedback, our priorities for the coming months are:
• Anti-social behaviour and e-scooters in Travellers Lane
• Anti-social behaviour and drugs in Howlands

Issued 01 September 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 01 September 2026

What members in (BC3) Hatfield East Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Advice issued to owners of high value gold

Dear Resident, We're issuing advice to families who own high value gold jewellery, as we enter...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
03/11/2026 15:54:40

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Cyber & Fraud TALK: WELWYN GARDEN CITY Central Library : Tue 24 Nov 11:00

Dear Resident Officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary's Serious Fraud and Cyber unit will be ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
02/11/2026 09:02:29

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Newsletter from Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Dear Resident, Over the summer, I consulted you on the Government's plans for abolishing county ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
30/10/2026 16:36:57

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Parking operation improves safety in Parkhouse Court

Police and partners have conducted a parking operation in Hatfield as part of ongoing work to improv...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
30/10/2026 15:55:19

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Theft of Motor Vehicle - Stonecross Road, Hatfield.

Dear Resident Between 1pm & 4pm on 27/10/2026 a theft of a vehicle occurred in Stonecross ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
28/10/2026 07:22:48

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Antisemitic crime updates

Good evening,We wanted to get in touch to update you on an incident that we know caused much distres...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
26/10/2026 16:05:55

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Police tackling robbery spate in Hatfield

Police are increasing patrols and urging the public to be vigilant following a spate of robberies in...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
26/10/2026 15:34:58

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Warning to ‘urban explorers’ in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning children and young people of the dangers of exploring empty or...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
23/10/2026 11:51:59

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