Crime in holywell, northumberland
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 5Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Blanchland Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Glanton Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Blyth Street Map | Burglary: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Kearsley Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Newburgh Avenue Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Nursery Gardens Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Patterson Close Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Whitfield Road Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
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Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:
Address drug and alcohol use in and around Vicarage Road/Harwoods Recreation Ground.
• Officers have been conducting both high visibility and plain clothed operations in the area.
• PCSOs have been engaging with local businesses to provide reassurance.
• Addresses involved in ASB have been identified, ASB surveys have been conducted and intel has been gathered, resulting in Community Protection Warnings (CPW) being issued to occupiers.
• A closure order has been granted for a property linked to crime and disorder, preventing anyone from entering for three months.
Reduce incidents of mobile phone theft in Cassiobury Park.
• The team have conducted high visibility and plain clothed, intel-led operations to target offenders, resulting in a sharp decrease in reports of theft in Cassiobury Park.
• PCSOs have conducted engagement events in the area, including bike marking events, crime prevention stalls and a presence at the Park Run.
Take action against drug dealing/use and associated anti-social behaviour in Whippendell Road.
• Officers & PCSOs are continuing to conduct regular high visibility patrols and engagement with residents and local businesses.
• There has been a reduction in reports over the priority period.
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
Engagement Events
Fraud and Cybercrime Awareness Watford Central Library
other11:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Watford Library, Hempstead Road Watford
Cyber Crime and Fraud Prevention
other11:30 AM — 12:30 PM
Coffee House 113, 113 Courtlands Drive Watford
Fullerians RFC Anniversary
other10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Fullerians R.F.C. Clubhouse, Watford
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