(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

Fly-tipping in Royston Rural

Issued 12 January 2026

Through increased patrols and close partnership working with landowners, farmers and businesses, the Neighbourhood Policing Team will focus on reducing fly-tipping. This will form part of a wider, ongoing effort to reduce rural crime and see further crime prevention initiatives between police and local communities.

Actioned 02 March 2026

The unlawful use of E-scooters in Royston

Issued 12 January 2026

The issue of the unlawful use of E-scooters has been identified as a concern for Royston residents.
The use of E-scooters on public land is not allowed, and can present a danger to pedestrians and other road users alike. The Neighbourhood Policing Team will undertake activities to address this issue including education and, where necessary and appropriate, enforcement of relevant legislation.

Actioned 03 March 2026

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

Latest Alerts

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Appeal to Royston Residents – Dangerous Motorbike Use

⚠️ Appeal to Royston Residents – Dangerous Motorbike Use We are urging residents in Royston to be vi...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
27/03/2026 17:46:37

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Knife amnesty bins to be installed across the county

Permanent knife amnesty bins are being installed across the county in a bid to tackle knife crime. K...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
26/03/2026 16:12:44

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Herts Connected Priority Surveys : Thu 26 Mar 2pm - 3pm, Housman Avenue

Dear Resident, Officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be in your area of Hous...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
22/03/2026 18:00:18

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Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) – Quarterly Update

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
18/03/2026 12:18:14

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Accountability and Performance Meeting – 12th March 10:30 – 11:30am

Dear Resident I warmly invite you to join March’s Accountability and Performance Meeting where I...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
06/03/2026 11:06:56

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Multiple arrests as officers tackle burglary spate

Officers have arrested 11 suspects as they work to tackle a burglary spate in the county. There has ...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
04/03/2026 17:39:54

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News from your Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

February news from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire   Dear Resident Welcom...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
02/03/2026 10:08:33

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Burglary - Residential

Dear Resident, Between 08:00 and 14:00 on Tuesday 17th February, a burglary occurred in Fieldf...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
20/02/2026 16:46:03

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