Crime in Potton, Central Bedfordshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for Potton, localized within Central Bedfordshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near The Paddocks Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Common Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Church Road Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Alexander Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Braggs Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Hatley Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Sycamore Close Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Burdett'S Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Local Policing
Royston and Royston Rural
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Local Priorities
The priorities for May to August are as follows:
• Road safety in Royston Urban and Rural. An increased focus on speeding, mobile phone usage, and seatbelts is to be launched. Target locations identified in the urban area are Baldock Road and Newmarket Road, while in the rural area we will focus on Newnham Way in Ashwell.
• Fly-tipping in Royston Rural. Continued work to address this issue with the support of landowners and businesses will be further enhanced to help improve timely reporting of incidents, increase intelligence and prevent offences as well as help target offenders.
Issued: 18 May 2026
Status Update
Residents will see their dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle these issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
The previous local priorities for the area were:
• The issue of the unlawful use of E-scooters was identified as a concern for Royston residents.
• Fly-tipping in Royston Rural
Issued: 18 May 2026
Status Update
Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:
The issue of the unlawful use of E-scooters was 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 undertook activities to address this issue including education and enforcement of relevant legislation.
Fly-tipping in Royston Rural
*Through increased patrols and close partnership working with landowners, farmers and businesses, the Neighbourhood Policing Team focused on reducing fly-tipping. This forms part of a wider, ongoing effort to reduce rural crime and see further crime prevention initiatives between police and local communities.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
Engagement Events
Village Focus- Barley
other10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Fox & Hounds, High Street Royston
Bike marking event.
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Priory Memorial Gardens, Melbourn Street Royston
Village Focus- Barkway/Nuthampstead
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Barkway Village Hall, 4 Cambridge Road Royston
Village Focus- Kelshall
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Kelshall Village Hall, North End, Kelshall, Royston SG8 9SE, Royston
Royston Town Surgery
other10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Market Hill Royston
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