Hertfordshire justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Hertfordshire?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Hertfordshire Constabulary at www.herts.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Hertfordshire?

St Albans Crown Court is the nearest, about 9.7 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Hertfordshire?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near Hertfordshire?

The Mount is the nearest prison (about 23.3 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in Hertfordshire. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in South East, England & Wales Population: 1236k+

Nearest Police Force

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Primary Force

Hertfordshire Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Hertfordshire in England.

Website:www.herts.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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St Albans Crown Court

9.7 miles away

Crown Court

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Luton Crown Court

14.7 miles away

Crown Court

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Wood Green Crown Court

25 miles away

Crown Court

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Harrow Crown Court

25.2 miles away

Crown Court

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Amersham Crown Court

29.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Stevenage Police Station Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1HF

10.8 mi

Welwyn Garden City Police Station The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HR

1.8 mi

Hertford Headquarters Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XF

2.4 mi

Hatfield Police Station Comet Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9SJ

5 mi

Nearest Prison

The Mount

23.3 miles away

HMP The Mount, Molyneaux Avenue, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0NZ

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Hertfordshire

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EWART PRICE

Solicitor

Landlord and Tenant (Commercial and Domestic)Non-Litigation - OtherEmployment+5

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

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Crane & Staples

Legal Aid Provider

FamilyModern Slavery

Welwyn Garden City

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R A Savage & Co

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Welwyn Garden City

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CRANE & STAPLES LLP

Solicitor

Commercial / Corporate Work for Non-Listed Companies and OtherFamilyEmployment+5

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

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SYNCHRONY LAW LIMITED

Solicitor

Employment

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

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SUNNYFIELDS SOLICITORS

Legal Aid Provider

DebtHousingModern Slavery+3

LONDON

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R A SAVAGE & CO

Solicitor

Family

Welwyn Garden City

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JUDICARE LAW INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Solicitor

Litigation - OtherWills, Trusts and Tax PlanningProperty - Residential+1

WELWYN

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About Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area1,643 sq km
Population1,236,191
Police ForceHertfordshire Constabulary
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Hertfordshire?

Where is the nearest court in Hertfordshire?

How can I get legal aid in Hertfordshire?

How do I visit someone in prison near Hertfordshire?