(FA4) Harpenden West 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 Iftakhar Iqbal below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
Iftakhar Iqbal
Police Constable
Mark Essam
Sergeant
Paul Caro
Inspector
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
|
Anti-social behaviour around local parks, including drinking alcohol, smoking drugs and abusive behaviour. Issued 19 January 2026 |
o Increased regular, proactive high-visibility patrols in parks on foot and on e-bikes. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
|
Speeding in Harpenden and Sandridge. Issued 19 January 2026 |
o Speed indication device used to give stern words of advice in Redbourn Road, Lower Luton Road and Marford Hill. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
What members in (FA4) Harpenden West Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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Upcoming Events
Harpenden Senior Trust Fair
- The Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamsted Park Trail, AL5 2FR
- 01/04/2026 10:30
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