Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

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

Jon Bowler

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have carried out regular high‑visibility patrols in identified areas at times when problems are most likely to happen. Most reports to police relate to the use of off‑road motorcycles being ridden on public roads. A visible police presence is often enough to deter riders from using off‑road bikes illegally. Where riders continue to do so, officers make every effort to stop them and deal with any offences identified. These vehicles are regularly seized and, because they are not road legal, it is often very difficult for owners to have them returned before they are destroyed. Road‑legal motorcycles are also stopped as part of this work. Officers check the condition of the bike to make sure it meets legal requirements, including exhaust noise levels and number plate size. During a recent patrol in Aylesham, a motorcyclist was issued with a Section 59 Police Reform Act warning. This warning is given when a vehicle is used in a way that causes, or is likely to cause, alarm, distress or annoyance. If the same behaviour is seen again within 12 months, the motorcycle can be seized. Actioned 30 March 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have been carrying out regular mobile patrols across the local area to address concerns about speeding and vehicle safety. This includes both mobile and static speed checks, with enforcement action taken where necessary. Officers have also spoken with road users about road safety and why it is important. This has included advice on basic vehicle maintenance and making sure vehicles are safe and legal to use on the road. We are also using local Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. These cameras help us identify vehicles that may not have the correct paperwork, such as valid tax or insurance. If you have any concerns you would like to discuss, please contact your local beat officer, PC Bowler, or attend a local drop‑in session. Actioned 30 March 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026	Police will continue to share these concerns with Dover District Council and the Dog Warden, who are the lead agencies responsible for dealing with dog fouling. If you have information about who may be causing this problem, please report your concerns through the Kent Police website. Actioned 30 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have carried out regular high‑visibility patrols in identified areas at times when problems are most likely to happen. Most reports to police relate to the use of off‑road motorcycles being ridden on public roads.

A visible police presence is often enough to deter riders from using off‑road bikes illegally. Where riders continue to do so, officers make every effort to stop them and deal with any offences identified. These vehicles are regularly seized and, because they are not road legal, it is often very difficult for owners to have them returned before they are destroyed.

Road‑legal motorcycles are also stopped as part of this work. Officers check the condition of the bike to make sure it meets legal requirements, including exhaust noise levels and number plate size.

During a recent patrol in Aylesham, a motorcyclist was issued with a Section 59 Police Reform Act warning. This warning is given when a vehicle is used in a way that causes, or is likely to cause, alarm, distress or annoyance. If the same behaviour is seen again within 12 months, the motorcycle can be seized.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been carrying out regular mobile patrols across the local area to address concerns about speeding and vehicle safety. This includes both mobile and static speed checks, with enforcement action taken where necessary.

Officers have also spoken with road users about road safety and why it is important. This has included advice on basic vehicle maintenance and making sure vehicles are safe and legal to use on the road.

We are also using local Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. These cameras help us identify vehicles that may not have the correct paperwork, such as valid tax or insurance.

If you have any concerns you would like to discuss, please contact your local beat officer, PC Bowler, or attend a local drop‑in session.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

Police will continue to share these concerns with Dover District Council and the Dog Warden, who are the lead agencies responsible for dealing with dog fouling.

If you have information about who may be causing this problem, please report your concerns through the Kent Police website.

Actioned 30 March 2026

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