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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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    Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) - Concerns from residents about ASB in Harlow particularly in hotspot areas including, The Stow, Cycle Tracks, Staple Tye, Bush Fair and Harlow Town Centre.

    Issued 01 October 2026

    Action taken:

    • We will continue to patrol hotspot areas, maintaining a visible presence to deter ASB and keep communities safe.
    • We will continue to work with Partner Agencies in joint operations to reduce ASB and create safer, stronger neighbourhoods for everyone.
    • We will continue to organise local events whereby communities can engage with their local officers to discuss and raise any concerns.
    • We will be using local intelligence to identify and disrupt those involved in ASB, including use of protective orders to manage impact on our communities.

    Actioned 01 October 2026

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    Reduce Volume of Residential Burglary - There has been a significant increase in this type of offence within the last year. Particularly in, Staple Tye, Sumners & Kingsmoor and Toddbrook.

    Issued 01 October 2026

    Action taken:

    • We will be using local intelligence around offenders so they can be targeted with disruption and proactive operations.

    • We will continue to hold regular local engagement events and focus on crime prevention, including education on alarms and lighting.

    • We will be working closely with Partner Agencies and continue to patrol hotspot areas, maintaining a visible presence to deter offenders and keep communities safe.

    Actioned 01 October 2026

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    Theft of Pedal Cycles - There has been a significant increase in this type of offence within the last year. Particularly in, Staple Tye, Sumners & Kingsmoor and Toddbrook.

    Issued 01 October 2026

    Action taken:

    • We will be using local intelligence to identify and disrupt those involved in Pedal Cycle Theft and carryout targeted proactive operations.

    • We will hold regular local engagement events which will be crime prevention focused including bike marking events and education around bike locks.

    • We will work closely with Partner Agencies in joint operations to patrol the areas with the highest offending.

    Actioned 01 October 2026

Meetings and events

Let's Talk - Princess Alexandra Hospital

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Fri 16 October 2026

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Bush Fair (CO-OP)

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Fri 16 October 2026

CO-OP, Bush Fair, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Lister House Medical Centre

5:00PM - 6:00PM, Mon 19 October 2026

Lister House Medical Centre, Abercrombie Way, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Great Parndon Community Centre

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Sun 25 October 2026

Great Parndon Community Centre (Community Embrace Kitchen), Abercrombie Way, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Bush Fair (CO-OP)

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Tue 27 October 2026

CO-OP, Bush Fair, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Water Gardens (ASDA)

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Tue 10 November 2026

ASDA, Water Gardens, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Lister House Medical Centre

10:30AM - 11:30AM, Thu 12 November 2026

Lister House Medical Centre, Abercrombie Way, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Harvey Centre

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Tue 17 November 2026

Harvey Centre, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Princess Alexandra Hospital

12:30PM - 1:30PM, Mon 23 November 2026

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Bush Fair (GREGGS)

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Thu 26 November 2026

GREGGS, Bush Fair, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Bush Fair (CO-OP)

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Mon 07 December 2026

CO-OP, Bush Fair, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Water Gardens (ASDA)

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Thu 10 December 2026

ASDA, Water Gardens, Harlow

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Let's Talk - Lister House Medical Centre

10:30AM - 11:30AM, Fri 11 December 2026

Lister House Medical Centre, Abercrombie Way, Harlow

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