(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 (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

Speeding on Baldock Road, Royston.

Issued 01 September 2025

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

Actioned 01 September 2025

Anti-social behaviour in and around Hedera Gardens, Royston.

Issued 01 September 2025

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

Actioned 01 September 2025

Hare Coursing in Royston Rural.

Issued 01 September 2025

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

Actioned 01 September 2025

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

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