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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti Social Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. As we are about to roll into November, our town centre officers are also “on a roll” with our results. We have arrests, drugs, drink drivers and more positive stories to share in this issue of our Herts Connected weekly update.
A male has been arrested and charged for various offences committed in Stevenage town centre.
A man was arrested by officers in the town centre on Friday 16 October 2026, following reports of a theft. The man in his 40s was later charged at Stevenage Police Station with the following offences:
- Theft from a shop
- Criminal damage
- Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order.
He has been bailed to appear at Stevenage Magistrate’s Court in February.
Police were conducting active cycling patrols at the Blind Garden in Stevenage on Saturday 17 October 2026, when they came across a male who appeared to be rolling a cannabis joint. The suspect was detained under S23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act where further cannabis was found on his person. The male was arrested, interviewed and now must complete an Adult Conditional Caution.
Police were conducting active foot patrols at King George Playing Fields on Wednesday 21 October 2026 when they came across five youths who were suspected of being in possession cannabis. They tried to run from police however we caught up with them and all five were detained under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. One youth was found to be in possession of cannabis. As a result, the youth was taken back to his parents where a Youth Community Resolution was issued.
A woman has been charged for being drunk and in charge of a motor vehicle on Fairlands Way, Stevenage.
She was arrested by police on Tuesday 20 October 2026 after being found inside of her motor vehicle, heavily intoxicated on alcohol. She was bought back to Stevenage Police Station where she blew over three times the legal limit and was interviewed for the offence.
As a result, she was charged and bailed to appear at Stevenage Magistrates Court in February 2027.
On Monday 19 October 2026, officers were conducting active patrols when they came across members of the public committing various moving traffic offences. The first suspect was reported for contravening a red light by Junction 8, A1(M), Stevenage with another suspect being reported later on in the day for careless driving and failure to display a valid number plate on Lytton Way, Stevenage. These people can expect fines and points on their licences.
Operation Scootherts continues to see further seizures as we continue into the winter months. As of recent, officers have seized the following;
- X3 E-Scooters.
All drivers have been reported for the relevant offences with the e-scooters being sent to the local recovery company. More added to the ever-growing pile.
 Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. These include: - civil injunctions.
- criminal behaviour orders.
- public spaces protection orders.
- community protection notices.
- dispersal powers.
- closure powers.
The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.herts.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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