(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 PS 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, Inspector, Broxbourne)

Chris Fisher

Inspector

James Riddick (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Broxbourne - Hoddesdon)

James Riddick

Sergeant

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Anti-social behaviour in Hoddesdon town centre

Issued 12 January 2026

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.

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 01 March 2026

Acquisitive crime in Hoddesdon town centre

Issued 12 January 2026

Action taken against offenders, as well as police visibility in the town through regular patrols, attendance at events and police surgeries. Please report any incidents of retail crime.

Actioned 12 January 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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Knife amnesty bins to be installed across the county

Permanent knife amnesty bins are being installed across the county in a bid to tackle knife crime. K...

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26/03/2026 16:12:44

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Theft of Motor Vehicle

Dear Resident Between 22/03/2026 19:00 to 24/03/2026 08:15 a theft of a vehicle occurred in Ce...

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25/03/2026 09:37:15

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Theft of Motor Vehicle

Dear Resident On 24/03/26 between 18:55 to 20:18 a theft of a vehicle occurred in Hoddesdon Hi...

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25/03/2026 09:12:38

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Crime Prevention stall : Tue 24 Mar 13:30

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21/03/2026 13:16:15

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Local Priorities Theft - (Shoplifting) Message

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20/03/2026 08:24:53

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19/03/2026 10:18:50

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18/03/2026 12:18:14

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Burglary - Residential Stockfield Avenue Hoddesdon

Dear Resident, Between 15:30 to 20:00 hours on Monday 16th March 2026 a burglary took place at...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
17/03/2026 08:24:31

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