(FB7) Sopwell 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 Ben Kirby below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
Ben Kirby
Police Constable
James Keene
Sergeant
Paul Caro
Inspector
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Vehicles being driven anti-socially in High Oaks and St Albans City hospital Batchwood. Issued 19 January 2026 |
This is a new priority. We will update you on progress shortly. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
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Anti-social behaviour in Charrington Place. Issued 19 January 2026 |
This is a new priority. We will update you shortly. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
What members in (FB7) Sopwell Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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