HertsWatch was formed following a review of NHW carried out by the Police Authority, which recommended far better support for NHW from the Police. A Project Manager, former Supt. Mark Custerson and then a Project Officer, David Aylett, were employed to review and improve matters. A working group was formed out of which a document came, “NHW Into the Future”. This details 5 key recommendations and details a structure for NHW in Herts.

Hertfordshire Constabulary employ Watch Liaison Officers to help manage Neighbourhood Watch Schemes for districts and boroughs. They meet regularly with their local Neighbourhood Teams and Neighbourhood Watch Community Co-ordinators to ensure that information is shared to help fight crime. The WLO for St.Albans & District is Stella Brimblecombe 01727 796087.

St Albans and district is one of the safest places in the country. But the Community Safety Partnership is working hard to make the district even safer. With your help we want to achieve significant reductions in crime and disorder. The main priorities are:-

1. Reduce Crime
(a) Reducing Vehicle Crime (b) Reducing Burglary (c) Tackle Domestic Violence & Hate Crime (d) Tackle Crimes of Local Concern

2. Reduce Anti-social Behaviour and Alcohol Related Crime
3. Reduce Harm caused to Communities by Drugs.
4. To Build Community Confidence.

How can we Help?

The Community Safety Department based at the Council offices comprises the Community Safety and the Anti-social Behaviour Team.

For any issues related to Community Safety contact us via email on communitysafety@stalbans.gov.uk or call 01727 819305