WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Royston Palace, North Hertfordshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Royston Palace, localized within North Hertfordshire.

Total Crimes

36
trending_down -14.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

63.33per 1k
trending_up +2.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,127

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social Behaviour6
Vehicle Crime3
Public Order1
Other Theft1
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1
Drug Offences1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Queensway Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Mill Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near George Lane Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Victoria Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Stuart Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Queens Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near King Street Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Byron Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Green Street Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Betjeman Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Local Rank

#19safest in North Hertfordshire

City Average

60.77per 1k

Local Policing

Royston and Royston Rural

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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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

JUL16

Village Focus- Barley

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Fox & Hounds, High Street Royston

AUG5

Bike marking event.

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Priory Memorial Gardens, Melbourn Street Royston

AUG15

Village Focus- Barkway/Nuthampstead

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Barkway Village Hall, 4 Cambridge Road Royston

AUG28

Village Focus- Kelshall

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Kelshall Village Hall, North End, Kelshall, Royston SG8 9SE, Royston

SEP12

Royston Town Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Market Hill Royston

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