Everybody wants a safe and secure Hampstead Heath. The
Constabulary’s aim is to reduce the level of crime and anti-social
behaviour through high profile patrolling, deterrence and
enforcement where appropriate. Crime, while rare on the Heath,
causes distress, anger and inconvenience. We are committed to
helping the victims of crime, particularly the more vulnerable
members of society and we will ensure that they are afforded the
highest level of care and attention, courtesy and compassion. We
recognise the need for tact and sensitivity.
The Hampstead Heath Constabulary was established in 1994 and
currently consists of 12 attested constables, six of whom are dog
handlers. Each dog handler is assigned a dog and they then become a
working team. Upon passing a stringent test, the team is
awarded a license to become operational.
The Constabulary is called upon to enforce Byelaws, Common
Law and Criminal Law, protect City of London property and provide a
response to any incident that may disrupt the enjoyment of users of
the Heath.
The Heath and its users are protected by a series of byelaws
first introduced by the London County Council in 1932. The byelaws
are covered by criminal law legislation.
The Constabulary carries out patrols in marked vehicles, on foot
and on mountain bikes. The mountain bikes enable officers to patrol
areas that are more secluded.
View the Hampstead Heath
by-laws (108kb)
Report
any vandalism or anti-social behaviour
Heath Constabulary: 020 8340 5260
Metropolitan Police non-emergency reporting line:
101
In an emergency always call
999
Public Sex Environment
The City of London works with the Terrence Higgins Trust and the
Camden LGBT Forum to increase awareness of responsible behaviour,
promote the responsible disposal of sexual detritus and report
crime.
The Hampstead Heath Constabulary aims to counter anti-social and
environmental impacts and to provide reassurance to all Heath
users. Please dispose of litter in the bins provided.
The Heath Constabulary has a dedicated mailbox to report any
concerns or homophobic incidents that occur on the Heath.
Please contact
LGBT-Constabulary@cityoflondon.gov.uk