Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across North Herts have set their new local policing priorities for the coming months.

NPTs work alongside partners to focus on solving long and short-term neighbourhood issues, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, speeding and drug-related crime.

Using an analysis of data, they set local policing priorities every four months, to provide a specific focus on the issues which are currently causing the most concern. Feedback from members of the public also plays a vital part.

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs across North Herts working alongside partners to address the following agreed priorities, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement:

Hitchin Urban

• Anti-social behaviour in Ransoms Recreational Park/Triangle Community Garden.
• Tackle speeding in Purwell.

Hitchin Rural

• Vehicle crime in Knebworth.
• Tackle speeding in Pirton and Darley Hall.

Hitchin Urban and Rural NPT Sergeant Taz Gill, said: "Once again, I would like to thank everyone that has taken the time to complete the Herts Connected Survey and, in doing so, letting us know what they would like their local Neighbourhood Policing Team to focus on.

"We are here to serve the community and this type of consultation ensures we are directing our resources and efforts where you want us."

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Letchworth & Baldock

• Anti-social use of off-road bikes in the Jackmans Estate and Baldock.
• Anti-social behaviour in Letchworth town centre and Howard Park.
• Residential burglary in Letchworth and Baldock.

Letchworth and Baldock NPT Sergeant Ryan Champion, said: "The communities of Letchworth and Baldock never cease to impress me with their continued engagement with local policing. It is this engagement that means we can focus on the issues that matter most to you, the communities we serve."