Buckland

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

Buckland Local Policing Team

Rhys Clarke

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. 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 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
Antisocial behaviour - personal. 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
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 15 July 2026	Antisocial behaviour remains a priority for local officers, who continue to carry out targeted patrols and proactive operations in areas where concerns have been raised. Officers respond to reports from residents, gather information from the community and take action where offences are identified. High-visibility patrols help deter antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance and improve community safety. Officers also work closely with local schools to raise awareness of the impact of antisocial behaviour and encourage positive choices among young people. By working with schools, parents, partner organisations and residents, officers aim to prevent problems before they occur and reduce the impact of antisocial behaviour on the community. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns so that resources can be directed to the areas where they are most needed. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 July 2026	Nuisance motorcycles remain a concern for local residents, and officers continue to carry out targeted patrols in areas where problems have been reported. Both high-visibility and proactive patrols are used to deter antisocial behaviour, identify those responsible and gather information that can support enforcement action. Officers also maintain a presence in locations where nuisance motorcycle use has been reported to help prevent further incidents, provide reassurance to the community and improve public safety. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as information from the public helps officers identify offenders and focus patrols on the areas most affected. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 2026	Local officers continue to address road safety concerns through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Regular vehicle checks have been carried out to identify offences and improve safety for all road users, resulting in several uninsured vehicles being seized and removed from the road. Officers have also taken action against the illegal use of e-scooters, including seizing devices being used unlawfully on roads and pavements. Alongside enforcement activity, officers continue to patrol the area, engage with residents and respond to concerns about speeding, dangerous driving and antisocial use of vehicles. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting road safety issues so that patrols and enforcement can be targeted where they are needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

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 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - personal.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour remains a priority for local officers, who continue to carry out targeted patrols and proactive operations in areas where concerns have been raised. Officers respond to reports from residents, gather information from the community and take action where offences are identified. High-visibility patrols help deter antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance and improve community safety. Officers also work closely with local schools to raise awareness of the impact of antisocial behaviour and encourage positive choices among young people. By working with schools, parents, partner organisations and residents, officers aim to prevent problems before they occur and reduce the impact of antisocial behaviour on the community. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns so that resources can be directed to the areas where they are most needed.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Nuisance motorcycles remain a concern for local residents, and officers continue to carry out targeted patrols in areas where problems have been reported. Both high-visibility and proactive patrols are used to deter antisocial behaviour, identify those responsible and gather information that can support enforcement action. Officers also maintain a presence in locations where nuisance motorcycle use has been reported to help prevent further incidents, provide reassurance to the community and improve public safety. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as information from the public helps officers identify offenders and focus patrols on the areas most affected.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

Local officers continue to address road safety concerns through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Regular vehicle checks have been carried out to identify offences and improve safety for all road users, resulting in several uninsured vehicles being seized and removed from the road. Officers have also taken action against the illegal use of e-scooters, including seizing devices being used unlawfully on roads and pavements. Alongside enforcement activity, officers continue to patrol the area, engage with residents and respond to concerns about speeding, dangerous driving and antisocial use of vehicles. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting road safety issues so that patrols and enforcement can be targeted where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026