(EB2) Bedwell 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 Steve Penhall below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Andrew Kerr
Sergeant

Steve Penhall
Police Constable

Will Rogers-Overy
Inspector
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Tackle Speeding on residential roads, specifically on Lonsdale Road and Bedwell Crescent Issued 15 January 2026 |
Reports of speeding remain low and are currently falling, however our surveys indicate this is still a concern for local residents. We will therefore continue to carry out targeted patrols as a result of feedback from the public and this work will be ongoing. Actioned 13 January 2026 |
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Continuing to tackle ASB in the Town Centre Issued 13 January 2026 |
Previously, the Safer Town Centre and Winter of Action initiatives, along with Operation Hotspot have seen increased high visibility and plain clothed patrols in Stevenage town centre. This has resulted in numerous arrests for shoplifting and ASB and a drop in the number of reports of ASB in the town centre. Actioned 13 January 2026 |
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Tackle Drug use and supply in public spaces, namely the Town Centre Gardens, Hampson Park and Lonsdale Road Issued 13 January 2026 |
No action |
What members in (EB2) Bedwell Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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Race Related Engagement Event
- Bedwell Community Centre, Bedwell Crescent, SG1 1NA
- 24/01/2026 18:00
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