(CA4) Meriden 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 (Intervention) and investigating crimes (Local Crime Unit).
Your local contactable officer is listed as PC Benjamin James below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
Benjamin James
Police Constable
Matthew Hardy
Sergeant
Simon Cooper
Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Tackle bilking (making off without payment) at the Dome roundabout. Issued 01 May 2025 |
Work is underway to address this issue. Further updates will be available soon. Actioned 27 June 2025 |
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To build trust and confidence in policing in Watford focusing particularly within the Romanian community. Issued 01 May 2025 |
Work is underway to address this issue. Further updates will be available soon. Actioned 27 June 2025 |
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To tackle retail crime in the St Albans Road area, in particular shoplifting. This has been a priority for some time and police continue to work to address it. Issued 01 May 2025 |
Work is underway to address this issue. High visibility police patrols have been conducted over the past months and this will continue. Further updates will be available soon. Actioned 27 June 2025 |
What members in (CA4) Meriden Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
CCTV footage released as part of arson investigation – Watford
Dear Resident We are releasing CCTV footage as part of our investigation into a suspected arson ...
Theft of Pedal Cycle Garston Parade
Dear Resident, We have received a report of a pedal cycle theft from Garston Parade on Saturda...
Murder detectives appeal for information about distinctive vehicle
Dear Resident Detectives investigating the murder of Mustapha Jatta are keen to hear from anyone...
Beat Surgery & Bike Marking in Garston Park : Sat 26 Jul 12:00
Dear Resident, North Watford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Beat Surgery & Bi...
Get involved with the Knife Angel
The public are being encouraged to get involved with an exciting project to tackle knife crime in He...
Criminal Damage
Dear Resident Between 11/07/25 23.30hrs to 12/07/25 10.00hrs damage was caused to Motor Ve...
Theft of vehicle Door Mirrors
Dear Resident Between Friday 11/07/25 - Saturday 12/07/25 we have received numerous reports of...
Three arrested as drugs and weapons seized during Watford warrant
Dear Resident Police made three arrests after seizing thousands of pounds worth of drugs and wea...
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Upcoming Events
Meriden Community Centre Funday
- Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, WD25 9ET
- 15/08/2025 13:00
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