Hythe

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

Hythe Local Policing Team

Chris Stephens

Police Constable

Daniel Mills

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to carry out targeted patrols in areas where concerns about antisocial behaviour have been raised. These patrols help deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to residents. Officers also work closely with property owners and partner organisations to improve security at locations vulnerable to antisocial behaviour, trespassing and criminal damage. Through proactive policing and partnership working, repeat offenders have been identified and appropriate action has been taken. Officers will continue to work with residents and local partners to reduce antisocial behaviour and help keep the area safe. Actioned 30 September 2026
Criminal damage. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to tackle criminal damage through targeted patrols, community engagement and partnership working. Working closely with residents has helped officers identify those responsible for offences and reduce the number of incidents affecting homes and vehicles over recent months. While reports involving residents have fallen, officers continue to investigate incidents affecting local businesses and take action against those responsible. Through ongoing patrols, investigations and partnership working, officers remain committed to preventing further criminal damage, supporting victims and improving community safety. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-bikes/E-scooters. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to tackle the illegal and antisocial use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the Hythe area through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. These vehicles can cause nuisance and pose a risk to pedestrians and other road users when used unlawfully. As part of ongoing enforcement, officers recently stopped and seized a high-performance e-bike, which was subsequently destroyed, and the rider was dealt with for relevant road traffic offences. Through proactive patrols, enforcement and partnership working, officers continue to take action against those who use e-bikes and e-scooters irresponsibly and help improve safety within the community. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out targeted patrols in areas where concerns about antisocial behaviour have been raised. These patrols help deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to residents. Officers also work closely with property owners and partner organisations to improve security at locations vulnerable to antisocial behaviour, trespassing and criminal damage. Through proactive policing and partnership working, repeat offenders have been identified and appropriate action has been taken. Officers will continue to work with residents and local partners to reduce antisocial behaviour and help keep the area safe.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Criminal damage.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle criminal damage through targeted patrols, community engagement and partnership working. Working closely with residents has helped officers identify those responsible for offences and reduce the number of incidents affecting homes and vehicles over recent months. While reports involving residents have fallen, officers continue to investigate incidents affecting local businesses and take action against those responsible. Through ongoing patrols, investigations and partnership working, officers remain committed to preventing further criminal damage, supporting victims and improving community safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-bikes/E-scooters.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle the illegal and antisocial use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the Hythe area through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. These vehicles can cause nuisance and pose a risk to pedestrians and other road users when used unlawfully. As part of ongoing enforcement, officers recently stopped and seized a high-performance e-bike, which was subsequently destroyed, and the rider was dealt with for relevant road traffic offences. Through proactive patrols, enforcement and partnership working, officers continue to take action against those who use e-bikes and e-scooters irresponsibly and help improve safety within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026