The Hertfordshire Constabulary has launched a new consultation in Cheshunt, asking residents to help set local policing priorities for the coming months. Starting 2 April 2026, the neighbourhood policing teams for both Cheshunt East and Cheshunt West are seeking public feedback to determine where officers should focus their efforts.
Local police set these priorities every four months to ensure resources are directed toward the issues that matter most to the community. Feedback from this consultation will be combined with crime data analysis to guide future patrol patterns, enforcement activities, and community engagement. Over the past three months, these local teams have addressed issues including shoplifting and theft from person/pickpocketing in Waltham Cross town centre (Cheshunt East priorities), as well as retail theft at the Brookfield Shopping Centre and anti-social vehicle use in Goffs Oak (Cheshunt West priorities).
Superintendent Anna Wright said that public input is a vital part of the decision-making process. She is encouraging all residents to share their views to ensure that police resources are focused on the most pressing local concerns. Cheshunt is part of the Broxbourne Community Safety Partnership, which also involves collaboration with other specialist units and local authority partners to address crime and safety across the borough.
Residents can submit their feedback anonymously through an online survey on the Herts Connected platform. The survey is open until the end of April 2026. While residents do not need to be members of the platform to participate, the service also offers a way for the public to stay informed about local policing updates.
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