The Welwyn Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have set new policing priorities for the local area, following feedback from the public.

NPTs work alongside partners to focus on solving long and short-term neighbourhood issues, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, speeding and drug-related crime.

Using an analysis of data, they set local policing priorities every four months, to provide a specific focus on the issues which are currently causing the most concern to residents locally. Feedback from members of the public also plays a vital part.

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

Welwyn Hatfield West (Hatfield Villages, Hatfield Central, Hatfield South West and the University of Hertfordshire)

While there will be a focus on the local priorities, officers will continue to respond to daily business as usual, as well as forcewide priorities and any emerging issues which require more immediate action.

The area is also policed by Intervention officers who respond to emergency calls and the Local Crime Unit which investigates the more serious crimes such as burglary, robbery and assault. In addition, they can utilise officers from central teams which work countywide.

Previously, members of the public had asked us to focus on the following priorities:

West - Anti-social behaviour, including e-scooters, in Mosquito Way, Cavendish Way, Lemsford Road and the Hilltop

West - Drugs and associated anti-social behaviour in Wellfield Road, Roe Green Lane, Crawford Road and Birchwood Avenue

West - High visibility foot patrols

The policing priority surveys are currently closed until the next set, but generic feedback can still be given at any time via the following link – bit.ly/police-general