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
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 22 April 2026	Officers carried out a number of e-scooter seizures across Herne Bay between April and June as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle the unlawful use of these vehicles. Alongside enforcement action, officers also provided advice and education to e-scooter users to help them understand the laws and safety risks associated with their use. Police remain committed to identifying and stopping e-scooters being used illegally and taking appropriate action against repeat offenders where necessary. Information provided by local residents during community engagement activities has helped officers identify hotspot locations, allowing patrols and enforcement activity to be targeted more effectively. This partnership between the community and police is helping to improve safety and address concerns about the misuse of e-scooters in the area. Actioned 30 June 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 22 April 2026	Kent Police has received reports of nuisance bikes being used in the Herne and Broomfield area, particularly around the local BMX track and a nearby park. In response, officers carried out targeted patrols between April and June in the locations highlighted by residents. Although no nuisance motorbikes were identified during these patrols, the concerns raised by the community are recognised and continue to be taken seriously. Nuisance bike use can cause noise, distress and safety concerns for local residents, particularly when vehicles are ridden illegally or in inappropriate locations. Officers will continue to carry out patrols, gather information and look for opportunities to identify those responsible and take appropriate action to address the issue within the ward. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 22 April 2026	We have been working alongside the local council to address parking concerns around a local school. This partnership approach has included speaking with drivers who were parked in contravention of parking restrictions and providing advice about safe and considerate parking. Officers have also supported council enforcement officers while they carried out their duties, helping to prevent situations from escalating and ensuring that enforcement activity could take place safely. Poor parking around schools can create risks for children, parents, carers and other road users, making road safety a key priority. Police will continue to work with the parish council and other partners to address parking concerns and encourage safer behaviour in the area. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 22 April 2026

Officers carried out a number of e-scooter seizures across Herne Bay between April and June as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle the unlawful use of these vehicles. Alongside enforcement action, officers also provided advice and education to e-scooter users to help them understand the laws and safety risks associated with their use. Police remain committed to identifying and stopping e-scooters being used illegally and taking appropriate action against repeat offenders where necessary. Information provided by local residents during community engagement activities has helped officers identify hotspot locations, allowing patrols and enforcement activity to be targeted more effectively. This partnership between the community and police is helping to improve safety and address concerns about the misuse of e-scooters in the area.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 22 April 2026

Kent Police has received reports of nuisance bikes being used in the Herne and Broomfield area, particularly around the local BMX track and a nearby park. In response, officers carried out targeted patrols between April and June in the locations highlighted by residents. Although no nuisance motorbikes were identified during these patrols, the concerns raised by the community are recognised and continue to be taken seriously. Nuisance bike use can cause noise, distress and safety concerns for local residents, particularly when vehicles are ridden illegally or in inappropriate locations. Officers will continue to carry out patrols, gather information and look for opportunities to identify those responsible and take appropriate action to address the issue within the ward.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 22 April 2026

We have been working alongside the local council to address parking concerns around a local school. This partnership approach has included speaking with drivers who were parked in contravention of parking restrictions and providing advice about safe and considerate parking. Officers have also supported council enforcement officers while they carried out their duties, helping to prevent situations from escalating and ensuring that enforcement activity could take place safely. Poor parking around schools can create risks for children, parents, carers and other road users, making road safety a key priority. Police will continue to work with the parish council and other partners to address parking concerns and encourage safer behaviour in the area.

Actioned 30 June 2026