Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across North Herts have set their new local policing priorities for the coming months with a focus on tackling speeding and anti-social behaviour in Hitchin.

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 to residents locally. Feedback from members of the public also plays a vital part.

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

Hitchin Urban

· To tackle speeding, particularly on Wymondley Road and Pirton Road.

· To address reports of anti-social behaviour in Lancaster Road, Bearton Avenue and York Road.

Hitchin Rural

· To increase speed enforcement, particularly in Breachwood Green on The Heath and Darley Road and in Knebworth on Park Lane and Stevenage Road.

· Residential burglary reports in Knebworth and Codicote.

Hitchin Urban and Rural NPT Sergeant Taz Gill, said: "I would like to thank members of the public who took the time to engage with your local NPT officers, as well as complete the Herts Connected survey for your local priorities."

"Your feedback directly influences the actions your local officers will undertake for the next few months before identifying what you feel should be next. Please be reassured, we want to hear from you and really value the feedback you provide to us."