Town

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

Gee Bhamra

Police Constable

Harry Walters

Police Constable

Kieran Yates

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Shoplifting. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Illegal tobacco. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Graffiti. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 February 2026	The local town team has taken action against persistent offenders by issuing Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, Community Protection Warnings and by supporting the council in enforcing the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). An Acceptable Behaviour Agreement is a voluntary agreement that sets clear expectations for behaviour and is often used to prevent further problems. A Community Protection Warning is a formal written warning that tells someone to stop behaviour that is having a negative impact on others. A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is a legal order that allows councils and police to take action against certain behaviours in public places, including issuing fines. The team has also worked alongside Youth Unity and the Techzone Gaming Bus to educate young people and help divert them away from gangs and knife crime. Actioned 31 March 2026
Theft shoplifting. Issued 03 February 2026	Over the last 90 days, the town team has identified more than 40 offenders, who are now facing action for the crimes they have committed. Plain‑clothes proactive patrols have led to arrests of prolific offenders. The town team has also been working closely with the Town Wardens to help prevent further offending and provide reassurance to the community. Actioned 31 March 2026
Night time economy violence. Issued 03 February 2026	The Town Team has worked with both Kent Police licensing officers and the council’s licensing team to target the night‑time economy. This has included carrying out licence checks and drug‑related checks at licensed premises. Additional patrols have also taken place to help reassure people using the night‑time economy and to deter criminal behaviour. Actioned 31 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Shoplifting.

Issued 16 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 16 April 2026

Illegal tobacco.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Graffiti.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

The local town team has taken action against persistent offenders by issuing Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, Community Protection Warnings and by supporting the council in enforcing the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

An Acceptable Behaviour Agreement is a voluntary agreement that sets clear expectations for behaviour and is often used to prevent further problems.

A Community Protection Warning is a formal written warning that tells someone to stop behaviour that is having a negative impact on others.

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is a legal order that allows councils and police to take action against certain behaviours in public places, including issuing fines.

The team has also worked alongside Youth Unity and the Techzone Gaming Bus to educate young people and help divert them away from gangs and knife crime.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Theft shoplifting.

Issued 03 February 2026

Over the last 90 days, the town team has identified more than 40 offenders, who are now facing action for the crimes they have committed.

Plain‑clothes proactive patrols have led to arrests of prolific offenders. The town team has also been working closely with the Town Wardens to help prevent further offending and provide reassurance to the community.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Night time economy violence.

Issued 03 February 2026

The Town Team has worked with both Kent Police licensing officers and the council’s licensing team to target the night‑time economy. This has included carrying out licence checks and drug‑related checks at licensed premises.

Additional patrols have also taken place to help reassure people using the night‑time economy and to deter criminal behaviour.

Actioned 31 March 2026

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