(DC1) Grove Hill 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 Nicholas Beresford below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

James Watson (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Dacorum)

James Watson

Inspector

Julian Divney (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Dacorum - Hemel Hempstead East)

Julian Divney

Sergeant

Nicholas Beresford (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Dacorum - Hemel Hempstead East)

Nicholas Beresford

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Tackle anti-social vehicle use and speeding in Fletcher Way and Maylands Avenue.

Issued 01 January 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 01 January 2026

Continue to tackle drug criminality in the Grovehill area.

Issued 01 January 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 01 January 2026

What members in (DC1) Grove Hill Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Have your Say on the Policing Precept

Dear Resident There are only a few more days to let me know what you think is the right contri...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
23/01/2026 10:11:01

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Appeal following burglary in Hemel Hempstead

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Hemel Hempstead. The incident occurred ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
22/01/2026 17:30:48

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Two charged in connection with vehicle offences

Dear Resident Two charged in connection with vehicle offences Two people have been charged in ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
21/01/2026 09:54:04

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New Policing Priorities Hemel Hempstead East

Dear Resident New local policing priorities set for Dacorum Neighbourhood Policin...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
19/01/2026 11:27:13

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Burglary - Residential

Dear Resident, A burglary has taken place on Penrose Court, Hemel Hempstead, between 11:00 and...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
18/01/2026 10:35:11

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New online portal launched to help locate vulnerable missing people in Hertfordshire

Dear Resident Hertfordshire Constabulary has adopted Safe and Found Online, a new portal to help...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
16/01/2026 14:29:51

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Grovehill Community Event - Grow Grovehill : Tue 20 Jan 4PM

Dear Resident Grovehill residents are invited to meet the people working to keep Grovehill saf...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
13/01/2026 13:00:01

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Man pleads guilty to multiple vehicle offences in Hemel Hempstead

Dear Resident A man has pleaded guilty to multiple vehicle crime offences committed in #HemelH...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
12/01/2026 16:31:02

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