(KA2) Hoddesdon Town And Rye Park Ward

Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team works to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area.  They also respond to issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold surgeries to share crime prevention advice.

Other units also work in this area, responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes (Crime Investigation Department). 

Your local contactable officer is listed as PC James Riddick below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Chris Fisher (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Broxbourne - Hoddesdon)

Chris Fisher

Sergeant

James Riddick (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Broxbourne - Hoddesdon)

James Riddick

Police Constable

Matthew Langley (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Broxbourne)

Matthew Langley

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

We’re currently consulting the public on the issues they would like to see their local policing teams focusing on as a priority.
You can have your say by completing our short survey. Copy this link into your browser to give your views: https://bit.ly/hertspolice-psf

Issued 07 April 2026

Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:

Anti-social behaviour in Hoddesdon town centre
*Neighbourhood officers have increased patrols, using funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner for extra patrols. We are working with our partners at Broxbourne Council, to deal with persistent anti-social behaviour offenders. Work is being done with the businesses to assist with crime prevention. PCSOs are carrying out engagements around the town, to ensure we understand the current trends and local issues.

Acquisitive crime in Hoddesdon town centre
*Action taken against offenders, as well as police visibility in the town through regular patrols, attendance at events and police surgeries.
Regular patrols will continue to be conducted including engagement with retailers and the local community, as will police surgeries and attendance at town centre events.

Actioned 07 April 2026

What members in (KA2) Hoddesdon Town And Rye Park Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner seeking public’s views on radical shake-up of policing

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29/05/2026 15:26:54

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You ask, We listen and Respond : Wed 27 May 19:00

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26/05/2026 20:13:28

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PCSO's will be at Hoddesdon Library on Wednesday 27th May 2026 between 15:00 to 17:00 hours, being available to speak with regarding any Police issue you need advise for. : Wed 27 May 15:00

Dear Resident, Hoddesdon Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Police surgery in Hoddes...

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25/05/2026 12:02:01

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Police Appeal Following Deliberate Harm to Wild Birds

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21/05/2026 21:54:55

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Tool Theft Roadshow, come along!

Dear Resident Over the coming weeks the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is holding...

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19/05/2026 16:49:49

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Arts Café - Spotlight Hoddesdon : Tue 19 May 11:00

Dear Resident, Hoddesdon Neighbourhood Policing Team will be attending the ARTS CAFE at the SPO...

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19/05/2026 09:14:29

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Theft from Motor Vehicle

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17/05/2026 10:36:24

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Local Police will be in Hoddesdon Town Centre with the mobile Police station on Thursday 21st may 2026, between 10:30 hours to 13:00 hours. : Thu 21 May 10:30

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17/05/2026 09:01:59

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