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
Road safety issues. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026
E-scooters / E-bikes. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026
Abandoned buildings. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 20 July 2026	There have been reports of nuisance motorcycle activity in the area. In response, officers have carried out high-visibility patrols in locations where concerns have been raised. While no offences were witnessed during these patrols, officers continue to monitor reports and gather information to help identify those responsible. Some concerns have been linked to issues within private land managed locally. Officers are working with local community representatives and other partners to understand the issues and explore ways to address them. Nuisance motorcycles remain a wider concern across the area, and officers continue to gather intelligence and investigate those believed to be involved. Where sufficient evidence is available, police can take enforcement action, including seizing motorcycles that are being used illegally or in an antisocial manner. We encourage residents to continue reporting incidents, as information from the community helps officers identify offenders and target patrols where they are needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 20 July 2026	There has been one report of suspected drug dealing in the area during the summer period. Officers will continue to monitor reports and carry out patrols in locations where concerns have been raised to help deter criminal activity and identify any offences. Information provided by residents helps officers build a clearer picture of local issues and direct resources where they are most needed. Tackling drug-related crime remains a priority, and officers will continue to use intelligence and proactive patrols to address concerns and take appropriate action where necessary. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 20 July 2026	This continues to be an ongoing issue across the area. Officers have carried out high-visibility patrols in locations where concerns have been raised and will continue to target areas affected by the misuse of e-scooters. As part of this activity, a number of e-scooters have been seized following offences being identified. Privately owned e-scooters cannot currently be used on public roads, cycle lanes or pavements, and riders found using them illegally may have their vehicle seized and face enforcement action. Tackling the illegal use of e-scooters remains a policing priority, and officers will continue to carry out patrols and take appropriate action where offences are identified. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026

E-scooters / E-bikes.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Abandoned buildings.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

There have been reports of nuisance motorcycle activity in the area. In response, officers have carried out high-visibility patrols in locations where concerns have been raised. While no offences were witnessed during these patrols, officers continue to monitor reports and gather information to help identify those responsible.

Some concerns have been linked to issues within private land managed locally. Officers are working with local community representatives and other partners to understand the issues and explore ways to address them.

Nuisance motorcycles remain a wider concern across the area, and officers continue to gather intelligence and investigate those believed to be involved. Where sufficient evidence is available, police can take enforcement action, including seizing motorcycles that are being used illegally or in an antisocial manner.

We encourage residents to continue reporting incidents, as information from the community helps officers identify offenders and target patrols where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 20 July 2026

There has been one report of suspected drug dealing in the area during the summer period. Officers will continue to monitor reports and carry out patrols in locations where concerns have been raised to help deter criminal activity and identify any offences.

Information provided by residents helps officers build a clearer picture of local issues and direct resources where they are most needed. Tackling drug-related crime remains a priority, and officers will continue to use intelligence and proactive patrols to address concerns and take appropriate action where necessary.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

This continues to be an ongoing issue across the area. Officers have carried out high-visibility patrols in locations where concerns have been raised and will continue to target areas affected by the misuse of e-scooters.

As part of this activity, a number of e-scooters have been seized following offences being identified. Privately owned e-scooters cannot currently be used on public roads, cycle lanes or pavements, and riders found using them illegally may have their vehicle seized and face enforcement action.

Tackling the illegal use of e-scooters remains a policing priority, and officers will continue to carry out patrols and take appropriate action where offences are identified.

Actioned 30 September 2026