You said, we did - Cheshunt East

Dear Resident

Over the past few months, Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Broxbourne have been working to tackle the issues that residents said were causing them the most concern.

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.

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

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.

During the last period, the following issues were addressed in Cheshunt East:

•         Nuisance vehicles in Fieldings Road.

o        The NPT have joined with partner agencies such as Broxbourne Council, Broxbourne Parks Patrol and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to target vehicles contravening the parking restrictions in place in the area, as well as identifying vehicles that are not taxed or insured.

o        Proactive days of action have been carried out in Fieldings Road with nuisance vehicles identified and removed.

•         Acquisitive crime in and around #WalthamCross town centre.

o        Extra police patrols have taken place over the last few months as part of Operation Hotspot, a £1 million countywide operation to target those intent on committing anti-social behaviour or criminality in the area. 

o        As well as patrols, officers have regularly attended town centre events and carried out police surgeries.   

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

•         Continue to tackle ASB and acquisitive crime in Waltham Cross town centre.

•         Target those illegally using e-scooters in and around Cheshunt East.

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, Broxbourne is also policed by 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.