Reducing street-related crime within The Parade and High Street.

Officers have held beat surgeries in The Parade area and provided crime prevention advice to students who were attending college.
Neighbourhood officers have also been continuing with their Op Hotspot patrols which sees a visible police presence in the area to deter crime.
Officers met with a number of residents recently at an event outside Watford Central Library where bikes were security marked and safety advice was given.
The team also held a stall in the Atria shopping centre and provided crime prevention advice to shoppers.
Used stop and search powers which led to the recovery of Class A and B drugs.
Held a pop-up event and spoke to over 250 people who came along.
Issued a number of Community Protection Warnings and Notices to persistent beggars in the underpass.
Spoke with college students to promote feelings of safety within Watford town centre. We also held a bike and phone marking event at the college.
Worked with partners at Watford Borough Council to raise awareness of pick pocketing in the High Street via digital screens.
Conducted plain clothed patrols focusing on purse/bag ‘dipping’ offences.