(GB3) Hitchin Bearton Ward

Officers in your local Neighbourhood Policing Team work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. 

They also respond to neighbourhood issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold public events where you can meet them and receive crime prevention advice and assistance.

Other police officers also work across this area responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes and concerns. 

The name of your local officer is shown below and you can contact them about general matters.  Please be aware that shift patterns and rest days may mean there is a delay before you receive a reply.

For any requests or reporting of concerns you should always contact us via our website or call 101.  In an emergency, you should always call 999.

(GB3) Hitchin Bearton Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Alan Clarke (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, North Herts)

Alan Clarke

Sergeant

James Lant (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, North Herts)

James Lant

Inspector

Martin Barringer (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, North Herts - Hitchin Urban)

Martin Barringer

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of public feedback, our priorities for the coming months are:
• Anti-social behaviour in the town centre.
• Drug use and dealing in parks and open spaces.

Issued 18 September 2026

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

Actioned 18 September 2026

What members in (GB3) Hitchin Bearton Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Westmill Dog Watch Walk : Sun 11 Oct 08:30

Dear Resident, Hitchin Urban Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Dog Watch Walk in We...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
01/10/2026 10:16:55

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More than £2.2 million lost to fraud in Hertfordshire: How to protect yourself

More than £2.2 million was lost by Hertfordshire victims of fraud during 2026, with over 1,000 rep...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
30/09/2026 16:44:30

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Newsletter from Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Dear Resident, Burglars more likely to be caught in Hertfordshire than anywhere else in the co...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
30/09/2026 10:22:09

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Anti-social behaviour in your area

Dear Resident, Officers from your local Neighbourhood Police Team have been made aware of some a...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
29/09/2026 11:43:26

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Join the Commissioner's Accountability and Performance Meeting online on Thursday 8th October 2026

Dear  Resident, I warmly invite you to join October's Accountability and Performance Meeting w...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
29/09/2026 10:32:09

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Black History Month and Hate Crime awareness Week

Black History Month and Hate Crime awareness Week Dear Community Advisors, With Black History Mont...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
25/09/2026 14:16:17

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Coffee with a Cop : Thu 01 Oct 10:00

Dear Resident Hitchin Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding an engagement session in you...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
24/09/2026 10:01:53

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Beat Surgery : Tue 29 Sep 10:00

Dear Resident Hitchin Urban Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding an engagement session ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
22/09/2026 10:02:27

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