(GD5) Royston Palace Ward
Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team works to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. They also respond to issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold surgeries to share crime prevention advice.
Other units also work in this area, responding to emergency calls (Intervention) and investigating crimes (Local Crime Unit).
Your local contactable officer is listed as PC Jon Seppings below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.

James Lant
Inspector

John Hickmott
Sergeant

Jon Seppings
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
Priority | Action taken |
---|---|
Anti-social use of off-road bikes in and around the town. Issued 09 May 2025 |
Regular patrols are being conducted in and around the town and anti-social vehicle use is a focus. At the start of July an operation was conducted which saw three illegal e-scooters seized. Actioned 09 July 2025 |
Focus on crime prevention around rural plant/agricultural machinery thefts. Issued 09 May 2025 |
Regular patrols of hotspot areas are carried out, while rural engagement events are planned, such as an Equine Security & safety event in July in North Herts. Actioned 09 July 2025 |
Tackle speeding through Therfield Village. Issued 05 May 2025 |
Police presence and speed enforcement operations run in the village to act as a deterrent to would-be offenders. Actioned 10 July 2025 |
What members in (GD5) Royston Palace Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
Equine Security & Safety Event : Sat 26 Jul 12:00
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Upcoming Events

Gala in the Gardens
- Priory Memorial Gardens, Melbourn Street, SG8 9DX
- 20/09/2025 13:00
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Gala in the Gardens
- Priory Memorial Gardens, Melbourn Street, SG8 9DX
- 20/09/2025 13:00
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