Willesborough

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.

Report crime

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
call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Willesborough Local Policing Team

Adam Staughton

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 17 July 2026	Several drivers have been reported for motoring offences including offences of driving without third party insurance, driving without a valid MOT and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. One driver who was arrested for suspected drug drive related matters remains on police bail whilst his blood specimen is analysed. Aside from general patrolling stops, the Ashford Neighbourhood Policing Team have had local road policing day of action across the area which resulted in 21 vehicles penalised for various motoring matters including speeding. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug taking. Issued 17 July 2026	Patrolling has taken place in hotspot locations such as Hythe Road and Canterbury Road which commute in and out of the town from residential areas during school and commuting hours. Patrolling has seen an observed reduction of e-scooters and e-bikes locally. E-bikes are being stopped and checked for compliance. Checks were completed on 1 cyclist modified e-bike, but it was found to be compliant. Patrolling of the area for improper use will continue. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-scooters and E-bikes. Issued 17 July 2026	Patrolling has taken place in hotspot locations such as Hythe Road and Canterbury Road which commute in and out of the town from residential areas during school and commuting hours. Patrolling has seen an observed reduction of e-scooters and e-bikes locally. E-bikes are being stopped and checked for compliance. Checks were completed on 1 cyclist modified e-bike, but it was found to be compliant. We continue to patrol the key areas of offending. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

Several drivers have been reported for motoring offences including offences of driving without third party insurance, driving without a valid MOT and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. One driver who was arrested for suspected drug drive related matters remains on police bail whilst his blood specimen is analysed. Aside from general patrolling stops, the Ashford Neighbourhood Policing Team have had local road policing day of action across the area which resulted in 21 vehicles penalised for various motoring matters including speeding.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 17 July 2026

Patrolling has taken place in hotspot locations such as Hythe Road and Canterbury Road which commute in and out of the town from residential areas during school and commuting hours. Patrolling has seen an observed reduction of e-scooters and e-bikes locally. E-bikes are being stopped and checked for compliance. Checks were completed on 1 cyclist modified e-bike, but it was found to be compliant. Patrolling of the area for improper use will continue.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-scooters and E-bikes.

Issued 17 July 2026

Actioned 30 September 2026