Sandwich

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

Sandwich Local Policing Team

Lauren Eyre-Jackson

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	Road safety has been identified as a key priority in the Eastry ward, with concerns about speeding, unsafe driving and the safety of pedestrians. Kent Police will continue to carry out targeted patrols, speed checks and work with road users to encourage safer driving. Officers will also stop vehicles to check that drivers have the correct documents, such as a valid driving licence and insurance, and to make sure vehicles are safe and meet legal standards. By working with partner organisations, police will identify problem areas and take action against those who put others at risk. The community is encouraged to report concerns and share information to help address these issues. Actioned 10 June 2026
Drink/drug driving. Issued 14 April 2026	Drink and drug driving has been identified as a priority in the Sandwich ward due to the serious risk it poses to road users and the wider community. Kent Police will carry out proactive patrols, roadside checks and targeted operations to identify and prevent this type of offending. Officers can require drivers to provide a breath test for alcohol or a saliva test for drugs at the roadside, and action will be taken against anyone found to be over the legal limit. Over the last month, there have been at least 3 arrests for drink driving in Sandwich. We encourage residents to report concerns or suspected incidents so we can take action and help keep roads in the area safe for everyone. Actioned 10 June 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 14 April 2026	Nuisance motorcycles have been identified as a priority in the Sandwich ward, as they can cause noise, disruption and put people at risk. Kent Police will carry out targeted patrols in areas where these issues are reported and take action against riders who are using vehicles illegally or in an antisocial way. This may include stopping vehicles and, where appropriate, seizing motorcycles. We will also work with partner organisations to help address this behaviour. Residents are encouraged to report incidents and share any information, as this helps us build a clearer picture of the problem and take effective action. Actioned 10 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Road safety has been identified as a key priority in the Eastry ward, with concerns about speeding, unsafe driving and the safety of pedestrians. Kent Police will continue to carry out targeted patrols, speed checks and work with road users to encourage safer driving. Officers will also stop vehicles to check that drivers have the correct documents, such as a valid driving licence and insurance, and to make sure vehicles are safe and meet legal standards. By working with partner organisations, police will identify problem areas and take action against those who put others at risk. The community is encouraged to report concerns and share information to help address these issues.

Actioned 10 June 2026

Drink/drug driving.

Issued 14 April 2026

Drink and drug driving has been identified as a priority in the Sandwich ward due to the serious risk it poses to road users and the wider community. Kent Police will carry out proactive patrols, roadside checks and targeted operations to identify and prevent this type of offending. Officers can require drivers to provide a breath test for alcohol or a saliva test for drugs at the roadside, and action will be taken against anyone found to be over the legal limit.

Over the last month, there have been at least 3 arrests for drink driving in Sandwich. We encourage residents to report concerns or suspected incidents so we can take action and help keep roads in the area safe for everyone.

Actioned 10 June 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Nuisance motorcycles have been identified as a priority in the Sandwich ward, as they can cause noise, disruption and put people at risk. Kent Police will carry out targeted patrols in areas where these issues are reported and take action against riders who are using vehicles illegally or in an antisocial way. This may include stopping vehicles and, where appropriate, seizing motorcycles.

We will also work with partner organisations to help address this behaviour. Residents are encouraged to report incidents and share any information, as this helps us build a clearer picture of the problem and take effective action.

Actioned 10 June 2026