Tower Hamlets

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

Tower Hamlets Local Policing Team

Tom Lowther

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
Drug taking. 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
Highway obstructions. 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
Drug dealing. Issued 15 July 2026	The local beat officer has conducted high-visibility patrols in the Tower Hamlets area and has engaged with local residents regarding reports and concerns of suspected drug dealing. During these patrols, reassurance was provided to the community, intelligence opportunities were explored, and residents were encouraged to continue reporting any suspicious activity. The patrols will continue as part of ongoing neighbourhood policing activity to address community concerns and gather further information in relation to suspected drug-related offences. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 2026	The local beat officer carries out regular high-visibility patrols within the area, proactively monitoring and responding to road safety concerns whenever opportunities present themselves. Enforcement action has been taken against illegal e-scooter use and uninsured drivers, with vehicles being seized where appropriate under relevant legislation. In addition to enforcement activity, the local beat officer works closely with partner agencies, including CCTV operators, local authorities, and other stakeholders, to identify road safety concerns and raise awareness of issues affecting the community. Through joint working, targeted patrols, intelligence sharing, and community engagement, efforts are made to educate road users, improve compliance with road traffic legislation, and promote safer roads for all residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 July 2026	Officers continue to take reports of nuisance motorcycles seriously and carry out targeted patrols in areas where concerns have been raised. Proactive policing activity has led to a number of arrests linked to the unlawful use of motorcycles, helping to reduce the impact of this behaviour on local residents. Officers continue to monitor reports, gather information and focus patrols on locations affected by nuisance motorcycles and related antisocial behaviour. Information provided by the public plays an important role in helping officers identify offenders, understand patterns of activity and take appropriate action. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents, as this helps officers target their activity and improve safety within the community. 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

Drug taking.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 July 2026

The local beat officer has conducted high-visibility patrols in the Tower Hamlets area and has engaged with local residents regarding reports and concerns of suspected drug dealing. During these patrols, reassurance was provided to the community, intelligence opportunities were explored, and residents were encouraged to continue reporting any suspicious activity. The patrols will continue as part of ongoing neighbourhood policing activity to address community concerns and gather further information in relation to suspected drug-related offences.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

The local beat officer carries out regular high-visibility patrols within the area, proactively monitoring and responding to road safety concerns whenever opportunities present themselves. Enforcement action has been taken against illegal e-scooter use and uninsured drivers, with vehicles being seized where appropriate under relevant legislation.

In addition to enforcement activity, the local beat officer works closely with partner agencies, including CCTV operators, local authorities, and other stakeholders, to identify road safety concerns and raise awareness of issues affecting the community. Through joint working, targeted patrols, intelligence sharing, and community engagement, efforts are made to educate road users, improve compliance with road traffic legislation, and promote safer roads for all residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to take reports of nuisance motorcycles seriously and carry out targeted patrols in areas where concerns have been raised. Proactive policing activity has led to a number of arrests linked to the unlawful use of motorcycles, helping to reduce the impact of this behaviour on local residents. Officers continue to monitor reports, gather information and focus patrols on locations affected by nuisance motorcycles and related antisocial behaviour. Information provided by the public plays an important role in helping officers identify offenders, understand patterns of activity and take appropriate action. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents, as this helps officers target their activity and improve safety within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026