(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.

(KA2) Hoddesdon Town And Rye Park WardNeighbourhood Policing Team

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:

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