Latest neighbourhood policing priorities for Royston

Latest neighbourhood policing priorities for Royston

Dear Resident

Rural crime, anti-social vehicle use and retail crime are just some of the latest neighbourhood policing priorities announced by the North Herts Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), following feedback from the public.

NPTs work alongside partners to focus on solving long and short-term neighbourhood issues, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, speeding and drug-related crime.

Using an analysis of data, they set local policing priorities every four months, to provide a specific focus on the issues which are currently causing the most concern to residents locally. Feedback from members of the public also plays a vital part.

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

The newly set priorities for the district are:

Royston and Royston Rural

Road Safety - Tackle general road safety including speeding, uninsured vehicles, and the anti-social use of bikes/e-scooters.

Shoplifting.

Rural Crime including offences such as the theft of agricultural machinery and tools, alongside wildlife and environmental crime.

Whilst there will be a focus on the local priorities, officers will continue to respond to daily business as usual, as well as forcewide priorities and any emerging issues which require more immediate action.

Inspector James Lant, who leads the North Herts NPT, said: “Thank you to everybody who took the time to share their views. In some cases, priorities will remain the same in areas until we are satisfied the issue has been dealt with.

“My officers will now be working hard to tackle these latest priorities and we’ll be sharing regular updates on Herts Connected and the North Herts Police Facebook page.”

Previous priorities

Below is an overview of work that was carried out to tackle the previous set of priorities.

Royston

Fly-tipping in Royston Rural areas. Patrols have been carried out at known hotspot locations in a bid to identify offenders and prevent further incidents.

The unlawful/anti-social use of motorised vehicles in Royston town centre. Officers have conducted targeted patrols focusing on locations affected by the nuisance use of motorcycles, mopeds and other motorised vehicles. These patrols have provided reassurance to the community while enabling officers to identify and tackle offenders. As a result of this activity, several vehicles have been seized and a number of warnings issued to riders involved in anti-social or careless use of vehicles, meaning that their vehicles could be seized if the anti-social use continues.

Road safety focussing on speeding, mobile phone use and seatbelts on Baldock Road and Newmarket Road, Royston and Newnham Way, Ashwell. Throughout the summer, officers have conducted patrols focusing on the main causes of road traffic collisions, including speeding, mobile phone use while driving and failure to wear seatbelts. In addition to enforcement, officers have engaged with motorists to raise awareness of the risks associated with these behaviours and encourage safer driving habits. Using a mobile phone behind the wheel, failing to wear a seatbelt, and exceeding speed limits can all have serious consequences for drivers, passengers and other road users.

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