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

West Bay Local Policing Team

Natalie Totten

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance motorcycles. 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
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
Dog fouling. Issued 22 April 2026	Local neighbourhood officers have carried out patrols across the area and have not identified any significant issues with dog fouling. However, they will continue to discuss the matter with residents during future community engagement events to identify any locations where the problem is most common. This information will be shared with the local council, which is responsible for enforcing offences related to dog fouling and can take action where necessary. Officers will also work with council partners to explore whether additional dog waste bins are needed in identified hotspot locations. This partnership approach helps to keep public spaces clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors. Actioned 30 June 2026
Drug taking. Issued 22 April 2026	We received one report concerning suspected drug-related activity in the area after a member of the public reported witnessing what they believed to be a drug deal. In response, officers carried out targeted patrols in the location to deter offending, gather information and identify anyone involved in drug-related activity. These patrols help provide reassurance to local residents and enable officers to respond quickly to concerns raised by the community. Police will continue to monitor the area and take appropriate action to tackle drug-related activity and help keep the community safe. Actioned 30 June 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 22 April 2026	We have received one report relating to an e-bike and one report relating to a quad bike. The illegal or antisocial use of these vehicles remains an ongoing concern across Herne Bay and is an issue that local neighbourhood officers continue to focus on. High-visibility patrols and marked police vehicles have been deployed in the area to deter offending, provide reassurance to residents and identify those responsible for unsafe or unlawful behaviour. Officers will continue to monitor and patrol the area, and any unlawful use of e-bikes or quad bikes identified will be dealt with appropriately. High-visibility patrols have also carried out speed checks along the seafront as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance motorcycles.

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

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 22 April 2026

Local neighbourhood officers have carried out patrols across the area and have not identified any significant issues with dog fouling. However, they will continue to discuss the matter with residents during future community engagement events to identify any locations where the problem is most common. This information will be shared with the local council, which is responsible for enforcing offences related to dog fouling and can take action where necessary. Officers will also work with council partners to explore whether additional dog waste bins are needed in identified hotspot locations. This partnership approach helps to keep public spaces clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 22 April 2026

We received one report concerning suspected drug-related activity in the area after a member of the public reported witnessing what they believed to be a drug deal. In response, officers carried out targeted patrols in the location to deter offending, gather information and identify anyone involved in drug-related activity. These patrols help provide reassurance to local residents and enable officers to respond quickly to concerns raised by the community. Police will continue to monitor the area and take appropriate action to tackle drug-related activity and help keep the community safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 22 April 2026

We have received one report relating to an e-bike and one report relating to a quad bike. The illegal or antisocial use of these vehicles remains an ongoing concern across Herne Bay and is an issue that local neighbourhood officers continue to focus on. High-visibility patrols and marked police vehicles have been deployed in the area to deter offending, provide reassurance to residents and identify those responsible for unsafe or unlawful behaviour. Officers will continue to monitor and patrol the area, and any unlawful use of e-bikes or quad bikes identified will be dealt with appropriately. High-visibility patrols have also carried out speed checks along the seafront as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 June 2026