(CC1) Central Ward

Officers in your local Neighbourhood Policing Team work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. 

They also respond to neighbourhood issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold public events where you can meet them and receive crime prevention advice and assistance.

Other police officers also work across this area responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes and concerns. 

The name of your local officer is shown below and you can contact them about general matters.  Please be aware that shift patterns and rest days may mean there is a delay before you receive a reply.

For any requests or reporting of concerns you should always contact us via our website or call 101.  In an emergency, you should always call 999.

(CC1) Central Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Adam Johnson (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Watford - Central)

Adam Johnson

Sergeant

Fiona Hitchcock (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Watford - Central)

Fiona Hitchcock

Police Constable

Simon Cooper (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Watford)

Simon Cooper

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of data and public feedback, our priorities for the coming months will remain as:
• Retail crime in the town centre.
• Anti-social behaviour in the High Street, including the illegal use of e-scooters.
• Street drinking and begging associated anti-social behaviour around the High Street.

Issued 22 September 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 22 September 2026

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

Latest Alerts

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Bike Marking : Wed 07 Oct 13:30 The Bike Shop, Queens Road , Watford ,

Dear Member Watford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a a free bike marking event, there...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
01/10/2026 19:15:50

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More than £2.2 million lost to fraud in Hertfordshire: How to protect yourself

More than £2.2 million was lost by Hertfordshire victims of fraud during 2026, with over 1,000 rep...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
30/09/2026 16:44:30

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Newsletter from Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Dear Resident, Burglars more likely to be caught in Hertfordshire than anywhere else in the co...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
30/09/2026 10:22:09

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Tool Marking Event : Sun 04 Oct 11:00

Dear Resident Watford Central Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding an engagement sessio...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
29/09/2026 18:30:11

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Join the Commissioner's Accountability and Performance Meeting online on Thursday 8th October 2026

Dear  Resident, I warmly invite you to join October's Accountability and Performance Meeting w...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
29/09/2026 10:32:09

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Black History Month and Hate Crime awareness Week

Black History Month and Hate Crime awareness Week Dear Community Advisors, With Black History Mont...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
25/09/2026 14:16:17

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Theft of Pedal Cycles in Watford Town Centre

Dear Resident, On Thursday 24/09/2026 between 16.30 and 16.50 hrs, offender(s) have committed ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
25/09/2026 07:03:22

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Police meeting with Jewish community

Senior officers and the Police and Crime Commissioner met with leaders from the Jewish community las...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
24/09/2026 17:28:17

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Upcoming Events

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Tool Marking Event
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Bike Marking
  • The Bike Shop Watford, 66 Queen's Road, WD17 2LA
  • 07/10/2026 13:30
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Crime Prevention stand outside M&S upper mall Monday 26/10/26 11 - 13.00 hrs
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Crime prevention outside Marks & Spencer Harlequin, WATFORD
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Crime Prevention stand outside M&S in the Harlequin, WATFORD

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