East Hertfordshire has one of the lowest crime rates throughout the country, yet we are all wary of crime affecting our everyday lives. Most of us would like to see a more visible police presence in the village but acknowledge the difficulties facing the local force in deploying their limited resources to greatest effect. In recent years Hunsdon Parish Council has frequently expressed concerns to the Area Commissioner over the low level of deterrence policing and - although we will never see the return of the 'village bobby' - several initiatives have been taken to address these concerns:
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In association with EHDC, Hertfordshire Constabulary have formed 'Neighbourhood Teams' comprising officers with specific responsibility for a local area. The team covering Hunsdon is:
The success of the Neighbourhood Team is highly dependent on people in rural areas being watchful, and prepared to alert the police if they are suspicious or worried - so please help yourselves by helping our local police | ||||||||||
| Our police Neighbourhood Team produce an occasional newsletter for the rural parishes. The current edition can be accessed by clicking the link below. | ||||||||||
| There is a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme operating - click on the link below for details | ||||||||||
| Herts Constabulary have their own website at http://www.herts.police.uk and, in particular, produce a regular on-line communication for stakeholders called 'In the Loop' which can be accessed here at http://www.herts.police.uk/about/in_the_loop.htm | ||||||||||
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At the request of the Parish Council, the team prepares a monthly report of crime incidents reported and dealt with in Hunsdon. This is reviewed at Parish Council meetings, in order that Councillors and parishioners can monitor the statistics | ||||||||||
| At regular intervals, a mobile police station visits the village to provide an opportunity for villagers to raise any concerns with officers present. See the 'Mobile Police Station' page of the Village Diary for timetable details. |