Sturry

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

Sturry Local Policing Team

Amelia Parkinson-Wellard

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. 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
Drug taking. 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
Road safety issues. Issued 22 April 2026	Speeding and the use of off-road bikes remain ongoing concerns within the ward and continue to be local policing priorities. Officers will be using speed detection equipment to monitor vehicle speeds and help reduce speeding, while increased foot patrols will take place in areas identified as hotspots for off-road bike activity. These patrols are designed to deter antisocial behaviour, improve road safety and provide reassurance to local residents. Officers also responded to a report of a vehicle being driven without number plates. Enquiries established that the vehicle's registration plates had been cloned, meaning the registration number had been copied and used unlawfully on another vehicle. Appropriate action has been taken in relation to the matter, and officers will continue to investigate offences that put road users and the wider community at risk. Actioned 30 June 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 22 April 2026	Fly-tipping, which is the illegal dumping of waste, was identified in Sturry by the local neighbourhood policing team and reported to the council. The council has since taken action to address the issue. Responsibility for removing fly-tipped waste and investigating most fly-tipping offences sits with the local authority, so neighbourhood officers work closely with council teams to ensure incidents are dealt with quickly. Local officers will continue to report any further fly-tipping they identify during patrols so that appropriate action can be taken. This partnership approach helps to keep the area clean, protect the local environment and improve the quality of life for residents. Actioned 30 June 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 22 April 2026	Concerns about dog fouling within the ward have been recognised and shared with the appropriate local authority. Responsibility for dealing with dog fouling and taking enforcement action rests with the local council, which has the powers to investigate reports and issue penalties where necessary. Residents who have raised concerns have been directed to the council’s reporting channels so that incidents can be dealt with by the responsible authority. Dog fouling can affect public health, damage the local environment and make public spaces less pleasant for everyone. By ensuring concerns are reported to the correct organisation, local agencies can work together to help keep the area clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

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

Actioned 20 July 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 22 April 2026

Speeding and the use of off-road bikes remain ongoing concerns within the ward and continue to be local policing priorities. Officers will be using speed detection equipment to monitor vehicle speeds and help reduce speeding, while increased foot patrols will take place in areas identified as hotspots for off-road bike activity. These patrols are designed to deter antisocial behaviour, improve road safety and provide reassurance to local residents.

Officers also responded to a report of a vehicle being driven without number plates. Enquiries established that the vehicle's registration plates had been cloned, meaning the registration number had been copied and used unlawfully on another vehicle. Appropriate action has been taken in relation to the matter, and officers will continue to investigate offences that put road users and the wider community at risk.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 22 April 2026

Fly-tipping, which is the illegal dumping of waste, was identified in Sturry by the local neighbourhood policing team and reported to the council. The council has since taken action to address the issue. Responsibility for removing fly-tipped waste and investigating most fly-tipping offences sits with the local authority, so neighbourhood officers work closely with council teams to ensure incidents are dealt with quickly. Local officers will continue to report any further fly-tipping they identify during patrols so that appropriate action can be taken. This partnership approach helps to keep the area clean, protect the local environment and improve the quality of life for residents.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 22 April 2026

Concerns about dog fouling within the ward have been recognised and shared with the appropriate local authority. Responsibility for dealing with dog fouling and taking enforcement action rests with the local council, which has the powers to investigate reports and issue penalties where necessary. Residents who have raised concerns have been directed to the council’s reporting channels so that incidents can be dealt with by the responsible authority. Dog fouling can affect public health, damage the local environment and make public spaces less pleasant for everyone. By ensuring concerns are reported to the correct organisation, local agencies can work together to help keep the area clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Actioned 30 June 2026