Wincheap

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.

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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

Jake Angell

Police Constable

Ryan Battie

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 03 February 2026	Kent Police did not receive any reports of antisocial behaviour in Wincheap during February. Officers have been patrolling the areas that were previously highlighted as concerns, and no antisocial behaviour has been seen or reported. We will continue to patrol these areas and will provide an update if this issue arises in the future. Actioned 17 March 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 03 February 2026	In March, PC Angell recovered a stolen motorbike in Thanington and arrested a man in connection with the theft. In February, we received four calls about nuisance vehicles. Two of these involved young children riding mini‑motos on grassed areas, and the other two related to a dirt bike being ridden in the Thanington area. Officers were not on duty at the time of the calls and were unable to attend. With summer approaching, we expect to see an increase in calls about nuisance motorcycles. We will continue to maintain a visible presence in the Wincheap area, supported by colleagues, and will take firm action against any riders causing problems. We also plan to work with the Road Safety Unit to target nuisance vehicles over the summer months. Actioned 17 March 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	In January and February, your local Beat Team carried out several fixed‑point vehicle checks. In March, PC Angell stopped a vehicle and dealt with the driver for having no driving licence and no insurance. A second vehicle was also stopped for driving offences, and the driver was dealt with and the vehicle seized. The team has maintained a visible presence in busy traffic areas. During this time, one e‑scooter was seized, and the rider was issued with a Traffic Offence Report for driving without insurance. Fixed‑point vehicle checks will continue, and speed checks will also take place in Wincheap to monitor vehicle speeds. Actioned 17 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 February 2026

Kent Police did not receive any reports of antisocial behaviour in Wincheap during February. Officers have been patrolling the areas that were previously highlighted as concerns, and no antisocial behaviour has been seen or reported. We will continue to patrol these areas and will provide an update if this issue arises in the future.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 03 February 2026

In March, PC Angell recovered a stolen motorbike in Thanington and arrested a man in connection with the theft. In February, we received four calls about nuisance vehicles. Two of these involved young children riding mini‑motos on grassed areas, and the other two related to a dirt bike being ridden in the Thanington area. Officers were not on duty at the time of the calls and were unable to attend.

With summer approaching, we expect to see an increase in calls about nuisance motorcycles. We will continue to maintain a visible presence in the Wincheap area, supported by colleagues, and will take firm action against any riders causing problems. We also plan to work with the Road Safety Unit to target nuisance vehicles over the summer months.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

In January and February, your local Beat Team carried out several fixed‑point vehicle checks. In March, PC Angell stopped a vehicle and dealt with the driver for having no driving licence and no insurance. A second vehicle was also stopped for driving offences, and the driver was dealt with and the vehicle seized.

The team has maintained a visible presence in busy traffic areas. During this time, one e‑scooter was seized, and the rider was issued with a Traffic Offence Report for driving without insurance. Fixed‑point vehicle checks will continue, and speed checks will also take place in Wincheap to monitor vehicle speeds.

Actioned 17 March 2026

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