Community Safety

The Three Rivers Community Safety Partnership works together to prevent and reduce crime and disorder, the Partnership is made up of: 

Three Rivers District Council,
Hertfordshire Constabulary,
Hertfordshire County Council, 
NHS Hertfordshire,
Hertfordshire Police Authority, 
Herts Fire and Rescue Service,
Thrive Homes, 
Hertfordshire Probabtion Service

In November 2009 the Partnership produced a strategic assessment document
to help it identify local priorities for action.

Using this assessment the partnership developed the following priority areas for
action:

• Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage (including fires)
• Burglary dwelling
• Burglary other
• Violent crime including robbery
• Vehicle crime
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol misuse (including underage drinking)
• Hate crimes
• Managing offenders and persistent priority offenders
• Inconsiderate motoring – including mobile phone use, speeding, and inconsiderate parking at school gates

The 2010/11 Community Safety Strategy and action plan shows how the partnership plans to tackle these priorities.  A copy of the strategy and action plan can be downloaded below:

Community Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2010-11 (287 KB) - DOWNLOAD

You can now view the updated Safety Advice For the Elderly (SAFE) online by clicking on the link below. Copies are also available in local doctors, dentists and community centres and other community venues. Request a hard copy in person at Three Rivers House or by calling 01923 776611 or emailing enquires@threerivers.gov.uk.

SAFE Guide (4898 KB) - DOWNLOAD

Community Safety - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q - How can I find out who my local Police Officer is?
A - You can find out who your local Neighbourhood Officer is by looking on the Hertfordshire Constabulary website and finding the Safer Neighbourhoods 'Meet your Team' page.

A - You can view the Three Rivers Community Safety Action Plan which includes the details of local projects (see above on this page).

Q - How can I find out simple crime prevention advice?

A - You can contact the Three Rivers Police Crime Prevention Officer on 01923 472279

Q - How can I apply for a home security survey on my home?
A - West Herts Against Crime are a local charity which offer home security surveys and improvements as well as a minor repairs service. They can be contacted on 01923 801138 or email whacoffice@btconnect.com

Q - How can I apply for funding to run a community based community safety project?

A - Please contact the Three Rivers Community Safety Manager - Nikki Stageman on 01923 776611 or email enquiries@threerivers.gov.uk

Q - How can I find out local crime statistics for my local area?
A - To view local crime statistics for your local neighbourhood area please view the Hertfordshire Constabulary local crime statistics.  Click onto Useful links Crime Mapping. Enter your post code into the search box to view crime statistics' for your road/area.