(AC4) Bishops Stortford Central 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 Stephen Gent below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Andy Crow
Sergeant

Nathan Howson
Inspector

Stephen Gent
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
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Reduce youth-related anti-social behaviour in Cricketfield Lane and Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford, including the use of off-road bikes, mainly occurring between 3pm and 8pm. Issued 01 January 2026 |
Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
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Reduce reports of road related offences in Harlow Road and Bonks Hill in Sawbridgeworth. Monday to Friday, between 8am and 8pm Issued 01 January 2026 |
Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
What members in (AC4) Bishops Stortford Central Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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