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I’m Chief Inspector Emily Holmes. I’m the District Commander in the Harlow District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm Inspector Paul Sheldrake. I'm the inspector responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Harlow District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm Sergeant Justine Carron. I'm one of the sergeants responsible for neighbourhood policing for the Harlow District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PC Gemma Sandy. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Old Harlow Neighbourhood. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
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
• 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
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
• 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
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
• 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