(CB4) Vicarage 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 Darren Wardle below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Darren Wardle
Police Constable

Ellena Berry
Sergeant

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 |
• Officers have been conducting both high visibility and plain clothed operations in the area. Actioned 01 March 2026 |
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Reduce incidents of mobile phone theft in Cassiobury Park. Issued 01 January 2026 |
• The team have conducted high visibility and plain clothed, intel-led operations to target offenders, resulting in a sharp decrease in reports of theft in Cassiobury Park. Actioned 01 March 2026 |
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Take action against drug dealing/use and associated anti-social behaviour in Whippendell Road. Issued 01 January 2026 |
• Officers & PCSOs are continuing to conduct regular high visibility patrols and engagement with residents and local businesses. Actioned 01 March 2026 |
What members in (CB4) Vicarage Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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