(DD1) Bovingdon, Flaunden And Chipperfield 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 William Sweeting 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

Roger Akhtar (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Dacorum - Kings Langley & Hemel Hempstead South)

Roger Akhtar

Sergeant

William Sweeting (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Dacorum - Kings Langley & Hemel Hempstead South)

William Sweeting

Police Constable

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 01 April 2026

Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:

Tackle drug use and vehicle related anti-social behaviour in the Bennetts End area, including Coronation Fields and local shops.
• Regular ASB patrols have been undertaken at Bennetts Gate Shops, Coronation Fields and at Hobbs Hill shops.
• Several police surgeries have been held to get feedback and information from residents, give advice and provide reassurance.

Reduce speeding in Bovingdon High Street.
• Extra patrols have been undertaken in the High Street.
• Speed checks have been carried out. During these operations, no incidents of speeding were recorded.

Tackle anti-social behaviour around Apsley Marina.
• Plain clothed operations have taken place at the Marina.
• Police surgeries and Coffee with a Cop events have taken place, to get feedback and information from residents, give advice and provide reassurance.

Actioned 01 April 2026

What members in (DD1) Bovingdon, Flaunden And Chipperfield Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

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Have your say on local policing priorities

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Frank Mason Memorial Award 2026

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16/04/2026 13:36:39

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14/04/2026 11:46:52

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Police meet and greet : Sat 18 Jul 11:00

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09/04/2026 14:33:34

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Police meet and greet : Fri 29 May 11:00

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09/04/2026 14:17:50

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Dacorum Armed Forces Day : Sat 27 Jun 11:00

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09/04/2026 08:36:24

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