West Bay

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

Natalie Totten

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Dog fouling. Issued 22 April 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 22 April 2026
Drug taking. Issued 22 April 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 22 April 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 22 April 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 22 April 2026
Vehicle crime. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have stopped and seized several vehicles linked to drug‑driving, vehicle theft and driving without insurance. Arrests have been made as part of this work. In addition, a number of e‑scooters being used illegally within the ward have been stopped and confiscated to help improve safety and reduce nuisance behaviour. Actioned 25 March 2026
E-scooters. Issued 03 February 2026	Illegal use of e‑scooters continues to be an ongoing issue in the West Bay ward. Officers are taking action where possible, including seizing e‑scooters and issuing traffic offence reports. Residents are encouraged to keep reporting concerns, including at community engagement events. This information helps officers target patrols more effectively. There has also been an increase in the use of electric motorcycles that are uninsured, unlicensed or unregistered. While resources are limited, officers are working to identify those responsible. Where appropriate, Section 59 warnings under the Police Reform Act are being issued. A Section 59 warning is given when a vehicle is used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance, and it allows police to seize the vehicle if the behaviour continues. This work aims to reduce antisocial riding and improve safety for everyone in the ward. Actioned 25 March 2026
Alcohol. Issued 03 February 2026	There have been no reports of alcohol misuse in the ward. Individuals previously linked to concerns have since moved out of the area following partnership work with housing providers and Porchlight. We continue to support people who are struggling with alcohol or drug misuse and work with partner agencies to make appropriate referrals. This approach helps safeguard individuals and aims to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone involved. Actioned 25 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Dog fouling.

Issued 22 April 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 22 April 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 22 April 2026

Actioned 22 April 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 22 April 2026

Actioned 22 April 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have stopped and seized several vehicles linked to drug‑driving, vehicle theft and driving without insurance. Arrests have been made as part of this work.

In addition, a number of e‑scooters being used illegally within the ward have been stopped and confiscated to help improve safety and reduce nuisance behaviour.

Actioned 25 March 2026

E-scooters.

Issued 03 February 2026

Illegal use of e‑scooters continues to be an ongoing issue in the West Bay ward. Officers are taking action where possible, including seizing e‑scooters and issuing traffic offence reports.

Residents are encouraged to keep reporting concerns, including at community engagement events. This information helps officers target patrols more effectively.

There has also been an increase in the use of electric motorcycles that are uninsured, unlicensed or unregistered. While resources are limited, officers are working to identify those responsible. Where appropriate, Section 59 warnings under the Police Reform Act are being issued. A Section 59 warning is given when a vehicle is used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance, and it allows police to seize the vehicle if the behaviour continues.

This work aims to reduce antisocial riding and improve safety for everyone in the ward.

Actioned 25 March 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 03 February 2026

There have been no reports of alcohol misuse in the ward. Individuals previously linked to concerns have since moved out of the area following partnership work with housing providers and Porchlight.

We continue to support people who are struggling with alcohol or drug misuse and work with partner agencies to make appropriate referrals. This approach helps safeguard individuals and aims to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone involved.

Actioned 25 March 2026

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