North Deal

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

North Deal Local Policing Team

Sophie Bramble

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 2026	Following concerns raised by residents, road safety remains a priority for local officers. Regular patrols and targeted enforcement activity are carried out to address issues such as speeding, dangerous driving and the antisocial use of vehicles. Officers work closely with local councils, community groups, volunteers and partner organisations to identify problem locations and focus activity where it is needed most. Vehicle checks are regularly carried out to ensure drivers are fit to drive, vehicles are safe and legal requirements are being met. Where appropriate, officers also conduct roadside alcohol and drug tests and take action against those who put other road users at risk. Officers continue to engage with local residents and encourage the community to report concerns so that patrols and enforcement activity can be directed to the areas where they will have the greatest impact on road safety. Actioned 30 September 2026
Vehicle crime. Issued 15 July 2026	Following concerns raised by residents, vehicle crime remains a priority for local officers. Patrols and targeted enforcement activity are carried out to prevent thefts from and of vehicles, identify offenders and provide reassurance to the community. Recent investigations have led to a local man being charged with vehicle interference offences following reports of vehicles being tampered with in the area. Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols, engage with residents and encourage motorists to take simple steps to protect their vehicles, such as locking doors, closing windows and removing valuables from sight. Information provided by the community plays an important role in helping officers identify offenders, target activity and reduce opportunities for vehicle crime. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-scooters / E-bikes. Issued 15 July 2026	Following concerns raised by residents, officers continue to tackle the illegal and antisocial use of e-scooters and e-bikes across the area. Regular patrols are carried out in locations where concerns have been reported, helping officers identify offenders, provide reassurance to the community and improve road safety. Enforcement action is taken where offences are identified, including the seizure of e-scooters being used illegally. Officers also engage with riders to raise awareness of the law and encourage safe and responsible use. Information provided by residents helps officers focus their activity on the areas most affected and take action where it is needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

Following concerns raised by residents, road safety remains a priority for local officers. Regular patrols and targeted enforcement activity are carried out to address issues such as speeding, dangerous driving and the antisocial use of vehicles. Officers work closely with local councils, community groups, volunteers and partner organisations to identify problem locations and focus activity where it is needed most. Vehicle checks are regularly carried out to ensure drivers are fit to drive, vehicles are safe and legal requirements are being met. Where appropriate, officers also conduct roadside alcohol and drug tests and take action against those who put other road users at risk. Officers continue to engage with local residents and encourage the community to report concerns so that patrols and enforcement activity can be directed to the areas where they will have the greatest impact on road safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 15 July 2026

Following concerns raised by residents, vehicle crime remains a priority for local officers. Patrols and targeted enforcement activity are carried out to prevent thefts from and of vehicles, identify offenders and provide reassurance to the community. Recent investigations have led to a local man being charged with vehicle interference offences following reports of vehicles being tampered with in the area. Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols, engage with residents and encourage motorists to take simple steps to protect their vehicles, such as locking doors, closing windows and removing valuables from sight. Information provided by the community plays an important role in helping officers identify offenders, target activity and reduce opportunities for vehicle crime.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-scooters / E-bikes.

Issued 15 July 2026

Following concerns raised by residents, officers continue to tackle the illegal and antisocial use of e-scooters and e-bikes across the area. Regular patrols are carried out in locations where concerns have been reported, helping officers identify offenders, provide reassurance to the community and improve road safety. Enforcement action is taken where offences are identified, including the seizure of e-scooters being used illegally. Officers also engage with riders to raise awareness of the law and encourage safe and responsible use. Information provided by residents helps officers focus their activity on the areas most affected and take action where it is needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026