(FC1) St Stephen 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 Safiya Shalo below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Hannah McLaughlin (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, St Albans - London Colney, St Stephens & St Albans East)

Hannah Mclaughlin

Sergeant

Paul Caro (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, St Albans)

Paul Caro

Inspector

Safiya Shalo (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, St Albans - London Colney and St Albans East)

Safiya Shalo

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Drug use (cannabis) and public order offences at Oaklands College and the surrounding area by Wynchlands Crescent.

Issued 01 May 2025

Increased high visibility patrols.
PCSO Louise Traxon is working with the college.
Four teenagers were arrested for possession of cannabis in Wynchlands Crescent in May.

Actioned 01 May 2025

Tackle speeding and mobile phone offences, including HGVs driving on restricted roads and people riding e-scooters illegally.

Issued 01 May 2025

Identified 10 roads in Colney Heath, Bricket Wood, Shenley Lane, Watling Street and Watford Road. This may change if an issue arises elsewhere.

Several traffic offence reports have been issued which may result in fines, points on driving licences or being summonsed directly to court.

Ongoing speeding operations.

Work with HGV companies to remind them of the road restriction for HGVs.

Actioned 01 May 2025

Anti-social use of vehicles at Starbucks, North Orbital Road, Chiswell Green and the surrounding roads and racing on the A405 and A414.

Issued 01 May 2025

This is a long-term priority which has involved a number of agencies:

Overt and covert police patrols at peak times.

Work with Starbucks to introduce deterrent measures including gates and reducing opening hours.

Work with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Herts County Council and Starbucks to use acoustic cameras on the A414 – offending vehicles will be issued with a S59 warning. If they or their vehicle is caught a second time, their vehicle will be seized and crushed.

Actioned 01 May 2025

What members in (FC1) St Stephen Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

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Local Priorities Anti Social Behaviour Update

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25/07/2025 16:02:24

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Local Priorities Road Safety Update

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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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24/07/2025 16:29:12

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Rogue Traders in the area !!!

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24/07/2025 07:29:30

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Adverse weather conditions

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19/07/2025 12:02:35

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

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16/07/2025 17:48:04

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We are investigating an ATM card theft/distraction theft in the St Albans city centre

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16/07/2025 08:47:39

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