(FA2) Harpenden North 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 Anika Petts below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
(FA2) Harpenden North WardNeighbourhood Policing Team
Anika Banks
Police Constable
Mark Essam
Sergeant
Paul Caro
Inspector
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
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Speeding in Harpenden and Sandridge remains the number one priority for residents. Issued 20 May 2026 |
• Speed enforcement checks have been conducted in Luton Road, Cravells Road, Lower Luton Road and Station Road in Harpenden, Marford Road, Wheathampstead and Redbourn Road, Redbourn. Actioned 20 May 2026 |
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Anti-social behaviour in local parks, including drinking alcohol, smoking drugs and abusive behaviour. Issued 20 May 2026 |
• We have increased proactive patrols around the parks and worked with partner agencies including Harpenden Town Council. Actioned 20 May 2026 |
What members in (FA2) Harpenden North Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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