(BC2) Howlands 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 Dave Lewinton below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

Amy Sheldon
Inspector

Dave Lewinton
Police Constable

Robert Wilson
Sergeant
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Drug related issues in identified hotspots in Hatfield East ward. Issued 09 September 2025 |
High visibility patrols are being carried out in the area to provide a reassuring presence, deter drug dealing and deal with any incidents. Actioned 04 October 2025 |
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Anti-social behaviour and related issues in Mountway and Mountway Close in Welwyn Garden City. Issued 09 September 2025 |
We have conducted door to door visits in the area, getting further information about what is causing the problem. Officers will be conducting high visibility and plain clothes patrols in the area over the coming month. Actioned 04 October 2025 |
What members in (BC2) Howlands Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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