Herne & Broomfield

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

Herne & Broomfield Local Policing Team

James Melia

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. Issued 07 October 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 07 October 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 07 October 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 07 October 2026
E-scooters / E-bikes. Issued 07 October 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 07 October 2026
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 20 July 2026	Reports relating to nuisance e-scooters and e-bikes in the area have reduced. Although no vehicles have been seized within the ward recently, officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols when available and take action where e-scooters or e-bikes are being used illegally or in a way that causes concern. This work forms part of wider efforts to improve safety and address issues involving e-scooters and e-bikes across the local area. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have been working with residents to identify locations where suspected drug dealing is taking place and have carried out both high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols in response to concerns raised by the community. Patrols have focused on areas where reports have been received, and officers have carried out a number of stop and searches as part of ongoing enforcement activity. A stop and search is a power that allows police to search a person where there are lawful grounds to suspect they may be carrying illegal drugs, weapons or other prohibited items. Tackling drug-related crime remains a priority, and officers continue to gather information and investigate those believed to be involved in the supply of illegal drugs. Information provided by residents plays an important role in helping officers identify offenders and take appropriate action. We encourage anyone with information about suspected drug dealing or drug-related activity to report it to Kent Police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 20 July 2026	The local policing team is working with partner organisations, including Canterbury City Council and the parish council, to address concerns about antisocial behaviour and nuisance activity in Cherry Orchard Field and the nearby public toilets. As part of this work, partners are exploring the installation of CCTV in the area to help deter damage, gather evidence and reduce antisocial behaviour. Officers are also carrying out enquiries to identify those responsible for incidents so that appropriate enforcement action and targeted activity can be used to prevent further problems. We will continue to work with local partners and the community to address concerns and help keep the area safe and welcoming for everyone. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

Issued 07 October 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 07 October 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

E-scooters / E-bikes.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Reports relating to nuisance e-scooters and e-bikes in the area have reduced. Although no vehicles have been seized within the ward recently, officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols when available and take action where e-scooters or e-bikes are being used illegally or in a way that causes concern. This work forms part of wider efforts to improve safety and address issues involving e-scooters and e-bikes across the local area.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have been working with residents to identify locations where suspected drug dealing is taking place and have carried out both high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols in response to concerns raised by the community.

Patrols have focused on areas where reports have been received, and officers have carried out a number of stop and searches as part of ongoing enforcement activity. A stop and search is a power that allows police to search a person where there are lawful grounds to suspect they may be carrying illegal drugs, weapons or other prohibited items.

Tackling drug-related crime remains a priority, and officers continue to gather information and investigate those believed to be involved in the supply of illegal drugs. Information provided by residents plays an important role in helping officers identify offenders and take appropriate action.

We encourage anyone with information about suspected drug dealing or drug-related activity to report it to Kent Police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 20 July 2026

The local policing team is working with partner organisations, including Canterbury City Council and the parish council, to address concerns about antisocial behaviour and nuisance activity in Cherry Orchard Field and the nearby public toilets.

As part of this work, partners are exploring the installation of CCTV in the area to help deter damage, gather evidence and reduce antisocial behaviour. Officers are also carrying out enquiries to identify those responsible for incidents so that appropriate enforcement action and targeted activity can be used to prevent further problems.

We will continue to work with local partners and the community to address concerns and help keep the area safe and welcoming for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026