(FA3) Harpenden East 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 (Intervention) and investigating crimes (Local Crime Unit). 

Your local contactable officer is listed as PC Michael Clifton below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Mark Essam (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, St Albans - Harpenden)

Mark Essam

Sergeant

Michael Clifton (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, St Albans - Harpenden and Rural)

Michael Clifton

Police Constable

Paul Caro (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, St Albans)

Paul Caro

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Speeding in Harpenden and Sandridge

Issued 01 May 2025

Used the speed van and speed gun to issue four traffic offence reports for excessive speeding – where speeding drivers can expect fines, points on their licence or they could be summonsed directly to court.

Seized a vehicle for having no insurance and issued tickets for other motoring offences, including not using a seatbelt and using mobile devices whilst driving.

Continue to use the speed gun on roads identified by residents as causing a problem for the safety of all road users.

Actioned 01 May 2025

Anti-social behaviour around local parks, including drinking alcohol, smoking drugs and abusive behaviour.

Issued 01 May 2025

Increased high-visibility and covert patrols.
Used e-bikes and foot patrols to provide a reassuring presence.
We work closely with the local town councils to ensure green spaces are a place to be enjoyed.

Actioned 01 May 2025

What members in (FA3) Harpenden East Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

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School Burglary

Police are currently investigating a commercial burglary that occurred at a local school on the Lowe...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
26/07/2025 10:00:56

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Local Priorities Anti Social Behaviour Update

Dear Resident, Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback ab...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
25/07/2025 16:02:24

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Local Priorities Road Safety Update

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
24/07/2025 21:54:13

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Public Forum - Vehicle Crime and Burglary Crime Prevention Event : Fri 22 Aug 13:00

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
24/07/2025 16:29:12

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Adverse weather conditions

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
19/07/2025 12:02:35

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Graffiti in the West Common area of Harpenden

We have been made aware of an increase in graffiti and ‘tagging’ in the West Common and Rothamsted P...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
17/07/2025 16:39:39

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Burglary - Attempted

Police are currently investigating an Attempted Burglary that occurred along Breadcroft Lane, Harpen...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
17/07/2025 08:47:55

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UPDATE TO MESSAGE: ‘Fraud / Scam Calls from fake 'Police'

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
16/07/2025 17:48:04

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