Herts Connected is the official community messaging system used by Hertfordshire Constabulary and Neighbourhood Watch to keep residents informed, engaged, and safe.
If you’re not already signed up, we encourage you to register today and receive:
📍 Local crime alerts tailored to your neighbourhood
🚨 Warnings about scams, fraud, and doorstep crime
📅 Notifications about police and NHW events
🛡️ Community safety tips and advice from trusted sources
Due to data protection laws, your details were not automatically transferred from the previous OWL system. To continue receiving messages from the police and Neighbourhood Watch, you must register on the new platform.
Registering is quick, free, and secure:
👉 Visit: www.hertsconnected.co.uk
📍 Enter your name, address, and email – other questions are optional
📧 Choose how you want to receive messages (email, SMS, or both)
🛑 You will receive a one-time verification code to confirm your registration
☑️ Important: When selecting message types, be sure to tick “Neighbourhood Watch”, even if you don’t choose any others
With the move to Herts Connected, some familiar NHW roles have been renamed:
Street Coordinators ➡️ now called Scheme Coordinators
Ward Coordinators ➡️ now called Area Coordinators
Whether you’re continuing or considering volunteering, we welcome your involvement!
Want to help your local community stay safe and connected? Follow these simple steps:
Check first – Make sure your street doesn’t already have a coordinator
Draw your area – Use the interactive map to mark your street, including rear gardens
Name your scheme clearly using:
Street name
First part of the postcode
House number range (e.g. Oak Rd, AL1 – Nos. 2–44)
If managing multiple streets, include both (e.g. Oak Rd & Pine Close)
This helps us approve your scheme quickly and accurately.
We’re grateful for your continued support! If you are an existing Area Coordinator and would like to stay on under the new system, please email us to confirm your role and give permission to transfer your details.
We’re preparing online training sessions for all Scheme and Area Coordinators. These will cover:
How to use the Herts Connected system
Managing and promoting your scheme
Effective neighbour communication
Working with local policing teams
📣 Dates will be announced soon – stay tuned!
If you have any questions or need support with registering or volunteering:
📧 Contact your local District Coordinator or email us via the contact page.
By joining Herts Connected, you’re helping to build a stronger, safer, and more connected community — one message at a time.