Washford

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is made up of Kent Police beat officers who are dedicated to keeping your community safe. They focus on preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, responding to local concerns, and building strong relationships with residents, community groups and local businesses.

Our officers will:

patrol to deter crime and reassure the public
hold regular engagement activities in the area, including attending community meetings to share advice and listen to concerns
work with partner agencies including councils, schools, charities, and local groups
tackle issues like antisocial behaviour, repeat offending, and vulnerability
build trust by being visible, approachable, and responsive

Neighbourhood policing is a key part of Kent Police’s commitment to being community-focused, visible, and responsive.

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Please do not contact neighbourhood officers to report crime.

If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.

in an emergency, call 999
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Washford Local Policing Team

Matt Potticary

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have been acting on information provided by members of the public about suspected drug-related activity within the local community. As a result of this work, more than 200 cannabis plants were seized from three separate locations across Washford and Singleton West. Search warrants were carried out at the addresses, leading to the discovery and seizure of the plants. A search warrant is a legal document authorised by a court that allows police to search a property for evidence linked to suspected criminal activity. Videos of these warrant executions have also been shared through Kent Police’s media channels to highlight the action being taken to tackle drug-related crime and keep communities safe. In a separate investigation, an individual was arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine in the Beaver area. The suspect was subsequently remanded in custody pending court proceedings. Officers will continue to act on information provided by residents, carry out intelligence-led enquiries and take positive action against those involved in drug-related offending. Working closely with partner agencies and the community, we remain committed to disrupting drug crime, safeguarding vulnerable people and helping to keep local neighbourhoods safe. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have carried out targeted days of action and road safety operations in response to concerns raised by local residents about driving offences and road safety. These operations have included speed checks and enforcement activity targeting offences linked to the Fatal Four – the four behaviours most commonly associated with people being killed or seriously injured on the roads: speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, failing to wear a seatbelt, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. As part of this activity, officers have issued tickets for offences including speeding and not wearing a seatbelt, while several vehicles have been seized after being found to have no valid insurance. By combining enforcement, education and community engagement, officers continue to address the road safety issues that matter most to local residents and help keep roads safe for everyone. Actioned 30 June 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	There have been regular high-visibility foot patrols in areas identified as hotspots for antisocial behaviour, including Singleton Lakes, alongside community engagement activity with local residents. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as vandalism, disorderly behaviour and damage to property. As part of this work, a young person was arrested after being found in possession of a catapult following reports of criminal damage in the Stanhope area. Another young person was issued with a Community Protection Warning (CPW), a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. The warning included a condition prohibiting the possession of catapults and other projectiles. Two further individuals were also issued with Community Protection Warnings following incidents of antisocial behaviour at the Singleton Centre. Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols, engage with local residents and work with partner agencies to address antisocial behaviour, identify those responsible and take appropriate action to help keep the community safe. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have been acting on information provided by members of the public about suspected drug-related activity within the local community. As a result of this work, more than 200 cannabis plants were seized from three separate locations across Washford and Singleton West. Search warrants were carried out at the addresses, leading to the discovery and seizure of the plants. A search warrant is a legal document authorised by a court that allows police to search a property for evidence linked to suspected criminal activity.

Videos of these warrant executions have also been shared through Kent Police’s media channels to highlight the action being taken to tackle drug-related crime and keep communities safe.

In a separate investigation, an individual was arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine in the Beaver area. The suspect was subsequently remanded in custody pending court proceedings.

Officers will continue to act on information provided by residents, carry out intelligence-led enquiries and take positive action against those involved in drug-related offending. Working closely with partner agencies and the community, we remain committed to disrupting drug crime, safeguarding vulnerable people and helping to keep local neighbourhoods safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have carried out targeted days of action and road safety operations in response to concerns raised by local residents about driving offences and road safety. These operations have included speed checks and enforcement activity targeting offences linked to the Fatal Four – the four behaviours most commonly associated with people being killed or seriously injured on the roads: speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, failing to wear a seatbelt, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

As part of this activity, officers have issued tickets for offences including speeding and not wearing a seatbelt, while several vehicles have been seized after being found to have no valid insurance. By combining enforcement, education and community engagement, officers continue to address the road safety issues that matter most to local residents and help keep roads safe for everyone.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been regular high-visibility foot patrols in areas identified as hotspots for antisocial behaviour, including Singleton Lakes, alongside community engagement activity with local residents. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as vandalism, disorderly behaviour and damage to property.

As part of this work, a young person was arrested after being found in possession of a catapult following reports of criminal damage in the Stanhope area. Another young person was issued with a Community Protection Warning (CPW), a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. The warning included a condition prohibiting the possession of catapults and other projectiles. Two further individuals were also issued with Community Protection Warnings following incidents of antisocial behaviour at the Singleton Centre.

Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols, engage with local residents and work with partner agencies to address antisocial behaviour, identify those responsible and take appropriate action to help keep the community safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026