Tankerton

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

Tankerton Local Policing Team

Harrison Clark

Police constable

Jordon Powell

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers are aware of concerns about the use of e-scooters and e-bikes along the promenade and have increased patrols in the area to address illegal riding and improve safety. Enforcement activity is carried out where offences are identified, and officers continue to respond to reports from residents. Earlier this year, an e-scooter was seized following ongoing complaints about the way it was being ridden. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take appropriate action where e-scooters or e-bikes are being used unlawfully or in a way that causes concern to the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Highways obstructions. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have not received reports of regular highway obstructions in the area. However, they were recently made aware of a vehicle that had been left on double yellow lines. Checks confirmed that the vehicle was legally registered and insured, meaning there were no grounds for police seizure. Responsibility for parking enforcement on double yellow lines sits with the local council, so the details were passed to the council for appropriate action. Officers will continue to respond to reports and work with partner agencies where issues are identified. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers work closely with Community Speedwatch volunteers and are working with them to identify suitable locations for joint speed monitoring activity in the area. Community Speedwatch is a scheme that allows trained volunteers to work with the police to monitor vehicle speeds and highlight roads where speeding is a concern. Information gathered through this work helps officers target enforcement activity where it is most needed and supports ongoing efforts to improve road safety for everyone. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers are aware of concerns about the use of e-scooters and e-bikes along the promenade and have increased patrols in the area to address illegal riding and improve safety. Enforcement activity is carried out where offences are identified, and officers continue to respond to reports from residents. Earlier this year, an e-scooter was seized following ongoing complaints about the way it was being ridden. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take appropriate action where e-scooters or e-bikes are being used unlawfully or in a way that causes concern to the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Highways obstructions.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have not received reports of regular highway obstructions in the area. However, they were recently made aware of a vehicle that had been left on double yellow lines. Checks confirmed that the vehicle was legally registered and insured, meaning there were no grounds for police seizure. Responsibility for parking enforcement on double yellow lines sits with the local council, so the details were passed to the council for appropriate action. Officers will continue to respond to reports and work with partner agencies where issues are identified.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers work closely with Community Speedwatch volunteers and are working with them to identify suitable locations for joint speed monitoring activity in the area. Community Speedwatch is a scheme that allows trained volunteers to work with the police to monitor vehicle speeds and highlight roads where speeding is a concern. Information gathered through this work helps officers target enforcement activity where it is most needed and supports ongoing efforts to improve road safety for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026