Crime in Hertford Rural South, East Hertfordshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for Hertford Rural South, localized within East Hertfordshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Goddards Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Bayford Lane Map | Other crime: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Hertford Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Boundary Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Orchard Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bedwell Avenue Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bucks Alley Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Hazels Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Old Coach Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Grass Warren Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
The new priorities for May to August are as follows:
Issued: 14 May 2026
Status Update
• Anti-social behaviour including nuisance vehicles and drug use in Overfield Close/Fieldside Close and the surrounding area.
• Anti-social behaviour using vehicles and off road bikes in Welham Green.
Actioned: 14 May 2026
Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:
Anti-social behaviour and vehicle related nuisance in Station Road, Welham Green through to Bluebridge Road in Brookmans Park
Drug issues in Deerswood Avenue
Issued: 1 Jan 2026
Status Update
Anti-social behaviour and vehicle related nuisance in Station Road, Welham Green through to Bluebridge Road in Brookmans Park...
Operation Rossi has been put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal activity committed using mopeds, pedal cycles, e-bikes and e-scooters.
An e-bike was seized on Thursday 5 March and the teenage rider was reported for four traffic offences.
Drug issues in Deerswood Avenue...
Patrols were increased in the area to provide reassurance and gather intelligence.
Residents were encouraged to continue reporting concerns via 101 or online at https://www.herts.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/.
A warrant that was conducted on Friday 9 January resulted in an 18 year old man being arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply (ketamine). Ketamine was seized from the address and the man was given a conditional caution.
Actioned: 1 Jan 2026
Engagement Events
Drop in Beat Surgery - Cuffley Library - Wednesday 15th July - 1:30pm-3:00pm
other1:30 PM — 3:00 PM
Cuffley Library, Maynard Place Potters Bar
Big Summer Event
other11:00 AM — 3:00 PM
King George V Playing Fields, Beehive Lane Welwyn Garden City
Community Catch Up Event
other11:00 AM — 1:30 PM
Crop Common Hatfield
Drop in Beat Surgery - Cuffley Library - Wednesday 28th October 1:30pm-3:00pm
other1:30 PM — 3:00 PM
Cuffley Library, Maynard Place Potters Bar
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