(CC1) Central 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 Thomas McAulay below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
Bradley Cross
Sergeant
Simon Cooper
Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team
Tom Mcaulay
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
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Address drug dealing, associated crime and anti-social behaviour in the area of Shaftesbury Road and Waterfields Recreation Ground. Issued 01 January 2026 |
Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence at key times, as well as planned engagement events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
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Tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in and around the town centre. Issued 01 January 2026 |
Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
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Reduce incidents of begging and vagrancy in the vicinity of the High Street. Issued 01 January 2026 |
Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through increased patrols, engagement and targeted enforcement where appropriate. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
What members in (CC1) Central Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
Accountability and Performance Meeting – 12th March 10:30 – 11:30am
Dear Resident I warmly invite you to join March’s Accountability and Performance Meeting where I...
Crime Prevention Event LLOYDS BANK Harlequin Shopping Centre 10:00-12:00 Hours : Mon 09 Mar 10:00-12:00
Crime Prevention Event LLOYDS BANK Harlequin Shopping Centre 10:00-12:00 Hours.
CRIME PREVENTION Event Halifax Bank Watford High Street from 11.00-13.00 Hours : Sat 07 Mar 11:00
{ENGAGEMENT --CRIME PREVENTION Halifax Bank Watford High Street from 11.00-13.00 Hours-- [438248]}...
News from your Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards
February news from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire Dear Resident Welcom...
Burglary - Residential
Dear Resident, Between 01/06/2025 09:00 to 27/02/2026 12:05 a burglary took place at Charter P...
Crime Prevention Event Harlequin Shopping Centre Upper Mall outside Marks & Spencer on the 4th March : Wed 04 Mar 11:00
Crime Prevention Event Harlequin Shopping Centre Upper Mall outside Marks & Spencer on the 4th...
Burglary - Residential
Dear Resident, Between 09/02/2026 09:00 to 27/02/2026 08:28 a burglary took place at St. Alban...
Crime Prevention Stand : Sat 28 February 2026 09:30-11:00hrs
Dear Member Watford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Beat Surgery event as detailed b...
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Upcoming Events
CRIME PREVENTION Halifax Bank Watford High Street from 11.00-13.00 Hours
- Halifax, 23-27 High Street, WD17 2HF
- 07/03/2026 11:00
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Crime Prevention Event LLOYDS BANK Harlequin Shopping Centre 10:00-12:00 Hours
- Lloyds Bank, , WD17 2UB
- 09/03/2026 10:00
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Crime Prevention Event Harlequin Shopping Centre Upper Mall outside Marks & Spencer on the 12th March 11:00-13:00
- Harlequin Watford, , WD17 2UB
- 12/03/2026 11:00
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Crime Prevention Event Harlequin Shopping Centre Upper Mall outside Marks & Spencer on the 20th March 11:00-13:00
- Harlequin Watford, , WD17 2UB
- 20/03/2026 11:00
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Crime Prevention Event Harlequin Shopping Centre Upper Mall outside Marks & Spencer on the 30th March
- Harlequin Watford, , WD17 2UB
- 30/03/2026 11:00
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