(BB2) Hatfield Central 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 James Holt Whittall below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101. 
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

James Holt-Whittall (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, Welwyn Hatfield - Hatfield Town Centre)

James Holt-Whittall

Police Constable

Mitchell Cartwright (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, Welwyn Hatfield - West)

Mitchell Cartwright

Sergeant

Robert Wilson (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, Welwyn Hatfield)

Robert Wilson

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Drug issues at Parkhouse Court

Issued 11 January 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 11 January 2026

Theft of bicycles

Issued 11 January 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to address the issue, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 11 January 2026

What members in (BB2) Hatfield Central Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Have your Say on the Policing Precept

Dear Resident There are only a few more days to let me know what you think is the right contri...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
23/01/2026 10:11:01

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Appeal following robbery report in Hatfield

Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Hatfield. The incident occurred between ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
19/01/2026 15:38:39

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New online portal launched to help locate vulnerable missing people in Hertfordshire

Dear Resident Hertfordshire Constabulary has adopted Safe and Found Online, a new portal to help...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
16/01/2026 14:29:51

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More than 50 arrests made in Welwyn Hatfield shoplifting operation

More than 50 arrests have been made so far as part of Op Hornet, an operation to tackle shoplifting ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
15/01/2026 17:41:59

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New neighbourhood policing priorities for Welwyn Hatfield

Over the past few months, Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Welwyn Hatfield have been worki...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
13/01/2026 17:53:41

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What do you think is the right contribution local taxpayers should make towards policing the county?

Dear Resident What do you think is the right contribution local taxpayers should make towards po...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
12/01/2026 16:12:18

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Police operation to tackle bike theft

Pedal cycle security is the focus of a police initiative following an increase in the theft of bikes...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
09/01/2026 13:31:19

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Accountability and Performance Meeting – 15th January 10.30am-11.30am

Dear Resident I warmly invite you to join January's Accountability and Performance Meeting where...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
08/01/2026 13:49:11

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Upcoming Events

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ASDA crime prevention event
  • Asda Hatfield Superstore, 98 Town Centre, AL10 0JP
  • 13/02/2026 11:00
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ASDA crime prevention event
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ASDA crime prevention event
  • Asda Hatfield Superstore, 98 Town Centre, AL10 0JP
  • 08/05/2026 11:00
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TESCO crime prevention event

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