(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 (Response) and investigating crimes (Crime Investigation Department). 

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 (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, North Herts)

James Lant

Inspector

John Hickmott (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, North Herts)

John Hickmott

Sergeant

Jon Seppings (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, North Herts - Royston)

Jon Seppings

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

We’re currently consulting the public on the issues they would like to see their local policing teams focusing on as a priority.

Issued 02 December 2025

You can have your say by completing our short survey. Copy this link into your browser to give your views: http://bit.ly/hertspolice-psf

Actioned 02 December 2025

What members in (GD5) Royston Palace Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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I need your help to let us know what should be considered as a local priority in your area.

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

Hertfordshire Constabulary
09/12/2025 10:28:02

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Appeal following collision in Royston

Police are appealing for information after a road traffic collision in Royston. The incident occurre...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
06/12/2025 13:19:23

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Accountability & Performance Meeting: Thursday 11th December 2025 10.30am

Dear Resident, I warmly invite you to join December's Accountability and Performance Meeting whe...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
06/12/2025 09:33:10

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Rural Crime Team - November/December 2025

Good Morning Resident A short round-up of some of our recent work in the Rural Operational Sup...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
06/12/2025 09:17:56

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Appeal following Kimpton burglary

Officers in North Herts are appealing for witnesses and information after a pewter plate was stolen ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
04/12/2025 17:25:28

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Theft of Motor Vehicle

Dear Resident Over night last night from 8pm to 8am this morning (1st December to 2nd) a theft...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
03/12/2025 10:24:14

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Halloween competition winner announced

We're pleased to announce the winner of our Halloween competition.The competition was open to childr...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
02/12/2025 11:16:26

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Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival 12th - 14th December: Holy Saviour Church, Radcliffe Road.

Dear Resident, North Herts Neighbourhood Policing Team will be supporting The Hitchin Christmas...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
01/12/2025 15:18:18

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Upcoming Events

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Fraud and Cybercrime advice Royston Town Hall 15th December 10:30-11:30
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stand at tesco
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Bike marking event
  • Royston Police Station, 20 Melbourn Street, SG8 7BZ
  • 24/01/2026 13:00
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