(CB3) Holywell 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 Michael Gallagher below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Ellena Berry
Sergeant

Michael Gallagher
Police Constable

Simon Cooper
Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
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Address drug and alcohol use in and around Vicarage Road/Harwoods 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 and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
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Reduce incidents of mobile phone theft in Cassiobury Park. 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, crime prevention events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
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Take action against drug dealing/use and associated anti-social behaviour in Whippendell Road. 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, community engagement and targeted enforcement. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
What members in (CB3) Holywell 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...
Theft of Pedal Cycle
Dear Resident, Between 01/10/2025 16:00 to 03/03/2026 12:00, offender(s) have attempted/commit...
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...
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...
Free Bike Marking at Cycle Hub and Cafe, Chaffinch Lane, Watford on 07 March 2026 between 10:00 to 11:30.
Dear Member, Watford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a free bike marking event at Cycl...
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Dear Resident Between 21/02/2026 08:00 to 22/02/2026 05:33 a theft from a vehicle occurred in ...
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Upcoming Events
Free Bike Marking at Cycle Hub and Cafe, Chaffinch Lane, Watford on 07 March 2026 between 10:00 to 11:30.
- Watford Cycle Hub & Cafe, Chaffinch Lane, WD18 9QD
- 07/03/2026 10:00
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Meet The Team At Funky Elephant
- Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, WD18 8YH
- 24/04/2026 13:00
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