(GD4) Royston Heath Ward

Officers in your local Neighbourhood Policing Team work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. 

They also respond to neighbourhood issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold public events where you can meet them and receive crime prevention advice and assistance.

Other police officers also work across this area responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes and concerns. 

The name of your local officer is shown below and you can contact them about general matters.  Please be aware that shift patterns and rest days may mean there is a delay before you receive a reply.

For any requests or reporting of concerns you should always contact us via our website or call 101.  In an emergency, you should always call 999.

(GD4) Royston Heath Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

James Lant (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, North Herts)

James Lant

Inspector

John Hickmott (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, North Herts)

John Hickmott

Sergeant

Lynsey Catt (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, North Herts - Royston)

Lynsey Catt

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of public feedback, our priorities for the coming months are:
• Road Safety - Tackle general road safety including speeding, uninsured vehicles, and the anti-social use of bikes/E-scooters.
• Shoplifting.
• Rural Crime including offences such as the theft of agricultural machinery and tools, alongside wildlife and environmental crime.

Issued 18 September 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 18 September 2026

What members in (GD4) Royston Heath Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Warning about scam callers impersonating police fraud officers

Dear Resident Fraudsters have been calling Hertfordshire residents claiming to be police fraud...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
15/10/2026 09:42:11

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Images released following burglary

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
14/10/2026 16:34:56

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Theft

Good afternoon Resident We are looking into a theft that happened on Baldock Road, Royston on ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
12/10/2026 12:40:55

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Working Together for a Safe and Happy Halloween 🎃

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
12/10/2026 12:26:26

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New priority survey for Royston Urban.

Dear Resident, My name is PC 167 LYNSEY CATT and I’m one of the local officers from the Neighbou...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
07/10/2026 11:15:17

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Cheryl who was missing from Royston - update

Good morning Resident We are pleased to update you that Cheryl who was reported missing from R...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
01/10/2026 07:56:49

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Have you seen missing Cheryl from Royston?

Good evening Resident We are appealing for the public’s help to trace a woman who has gone mis...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
30/09/2026 21:05:34

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More than £2.2 million lost to fraud in Hertfordshire: How to protect yourself

More than £2.2 million was lost by Hertfordshire victims of fraud during 2026, with over 1,000 rep...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
30/09/2026 16:44:30

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