(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 (Intervention) and investigating crimes (Local Crime Unit). 

Your local contactable officer is listed as PC Sophie Rankin below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

David Elgy (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Watford - Outer)

David Elgy

Sergeant

Simon Cooper (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team, Watford)

Simon Cooper

Inspector - Neighbourhood Police Team

Sophie Rankin (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Watford - Vicarage Ward)

Sophie Rankin

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Tackle robberies in Cassiobury Park

Issued 01 May 2025

Work is underway to address this issue. Further updates will be available soon.

Actioned 27 June 2025

To tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Cassiobury Park.

Issued 01 May 2025

Work is underway to address this issue. Further updates will be available soon.

Actioned 27 June 2025

To tackle retail crime, in particular shoplifting in Morrisons.

Issued 01 May 2025

Work is underway to address this issue. Further updates will be available soon.

Actioned 27 June 2025

What members in (CB4) Vicarage Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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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 ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
29/07/2025 15:54:14

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Murder detectives appeal for information about distinctive vehicle

Dear Resident Detectives investigating the murder of Mustapha Jatta are keen to hear from anyone...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
28/07/2025 14:24:00

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Cyber / fraud event Nat West bank : Wed 23 Jul 10:00

Dear Resident, Watford Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Crime Prevention Event as ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
21/07/2025 11:36:20

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Get involved with the Knife Angel

The public are being encouraged to get involved with an exciting project to tackle knife crime in He...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
15/07/2025 15:35:10

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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...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
14/07/2025 11:05:57

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School Multi Trip Option Letter

You are receiving this message as part of the schools message group from Herts Police and follows on...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
11/07/2025 15:18:47

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Man convicted and sentenced after sexual assault in Watford

Dear Resident A man has been sentenced after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a young w...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
11/07/2025 13:25:02

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Watford welcomes new Neighbourhood Policing Inspector

A familiar face has returned to Watford as the new Neighbourhood Inspector more than 25 years after ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
09/07/2025 09:28:48

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