Baldock and Letchworth Neighbourhood Policing Team priorities set

The latest set of North Herts Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) priorities have been agreed for the coming months.

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

Local policing priorities are set every four months, providing a specific focus on the issues that residents have raised through surveys, alongside an analysis of data.

During the last period, the following issues were addressed:

Work was undertaken to address this seasonal issue, which was more prevalent during summer and autumn months. Increased patrols and engagement with individuals involved took place.

Extensive work has been undertaken by your local NPT to address this issue in both towns. As a result of dedicated operations, multiple e-scooters, e-bikes and motorcycles have been seized and offenders dealt with. Funding has been secured that will further enhance our ability to address this issue over the coming months. 

This will continue to be a priority for your local team over the coming months. 

The following priorities have now been agreed for the coming three months:

Whilst 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.

Alongside the NPT, North Herts is also policed by response officers who respond to emergency calls, a team of detectives who investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery and assault, and specialist units who work to tackle issues such as acquisitive crime and domestic abuse. In addition, they can call on officers from central teams which work countywide.