(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.

(CC1) Central WardNeighbourhood Policing Team

Adam Johnson (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Watford Central)

Adam Johnson

Sergeant

Simon Cooper (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Watford)

Simon Cooper

Inspector

Tom McAulay (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Watford - Central)

Tom Mcaulay

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Anti-social behaviour and begging around the ring road.

Issued 01 May 2026

Patrols are being carried out and officers are working alongside partner agencies to address the issues.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Illegal use of e-scooters.

Issued 01 May 2026

Patrols and operations will be carried out and scooters will be seized.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Shoplifting in the town centre.

Issued 01 May 2026

• New technology is being utilised to identify offenders and reduce incidents.
• Businesses are being engaged with.
• Patrols are being carried out.
• Arrests have been made.

Actioned 01 July 2026

What members in (CC1) Central Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Vehicle Interference/Damage

Dear Resident Between 09/07/26 08.00hrs to 09/07/26 10.20hrs a vehicle was damaged whilst in t...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
10/07/2026 08:12:42

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Help Shape Safer Town Centres This Summer

Hi Resident, What would make your town centre feel safer this summer? Take my short survey and ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
09/07/2026 16:40:03

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ASB Awareness Week - Capturing community feedback

Dear Resident, I wanted to contact our Herts Connected members personally to highlight the impor...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
01/07/2026 10:41:05

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Bike Marking at Watford Junction Train Station : Thu 16 Jul 16:00

Good morning Resident I hope this e-mail finds you well. I am writing to advertise a Bike Mark...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
01/07/2026 09:02:28

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Hot Weather Reminder – Protect Your Dogs

Dear Resident Despite warnings being issued we are still seeing reports of dogs left in hot ca...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
01/07/2026 08:37:50

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Newsletter from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire

Dear Resident Every year, Police & Crime Commissioners have to provide an annual report to ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
30/06/2026 17:44:06

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Protect Yourself from Ransomware

Ransomware remains one of the most significant and persistent cyber threats affecting UK organisatio...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
30/06/2026 11:16:49

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ASB Awareness Week (29 June – 5 July): Help us tackle anti-social behaviour

We’re highlighting the action being taken across Hertfordshire to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB)...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
30/06/2026 10:38:59

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Upcoming Events

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Bike Marking at Watford Junction Train Station
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