Hythe Rural

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 Rural Local Policing Team

Chris Stephens

Police Constable

Daniel Mills

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Several teams, including officers from the Community Safety Unit, Road Safety Unit and the Special Constabulary, worked alongside partner agencies to carry out a joint traffic operation aimed at improving road safety and tackling offences on local roads. The operation focused on moving traffic offences, which are offences committed while a vehicle is being driven, such as speeding, careless driving, using a mobile phone at the wheel and failing to wear a seatbelt. Checks were also carried out in relation to Trading Standards legislation and taxi licensing requirements. The operation resulted in significant enforcement activity, with 34 Traffic Offence Reports (TOR) being issued. A TOR is a formal record created when someone is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may lead to a fixed penalty notice, a driver education course or a court appearance. In addition, 8 vehicles and one e-scooter were seized after offences were identified. This successful joint operation demonstrates the ongoing commitment of police and partner agencies to improving road safety, enforcing the law and addressing concerns raised by local communities. Actioned 01 July 2026
Fraud. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have been working alongside Trading Standards during a recent road safety operation aimed at identifying vehicles that may be linked to fraudulent activity. This included checks on waste carriers to ensure they held the correct licences and were operating legally, as well as investigating businesses that had been brought to the attention of Trading Standards. A waste carrier licence is a legal requirement for anyone who transports waste as part of their business. Checking these licences helps prevent illegal waste disposal and other forms of environmental crime. In addition to this joint operation, officers have continued to carry out routine patrols across the area to identify potential fraud offences, including reports of cold callers and individuals who may be attempting to scam or deceive residents. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies, act on information from the community and take appropriate action to protect residents from fraud and related criminal activity. Actioned 01 July 2026
Fly-tipping. Issued 15 April 2026	A recent road safety operation focused on identifying vehicles suspected of being linked to fly-tipping or operating without the required waste carrier licences. A waste carrier licence is a legal requirement for individuals and businesses that transport waste as part of their work. These checks help ensure waste is being handled and disposed of legally, reducing the risk of environmental crime. Officers continue to work closely with partner agencies, including local councils and enforcement teams, to identify and take action against those responsible for fly-tipping. Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and can have a significant impact on rural communities and the local environment. In addition to enforcement activity, officers regularly patrol rural roads and locations that have been repeatedly targeted by offenders. These patrols provide a visible presence, help deter further incidents and support ongoing efforts to identify those responsible and bring them to account. Actioned 01 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Several teams, including officers from the Community Safety Unit, Road Safety Unit and the Special Constabulary, worked alongside partner agencies to carry out a joint traffic operation aimed at improving road safety and tackling offences on local roads. The operation focused on moving traffic offences, which are offences committed while a vehicle is being driven, such as speeding, careless driving, using a mobile phone at the wheel and failing to wear a seatbelt. Checks were also carried out in relation to Trading Standards legislation and taxi licensing requirements.

The operation resulted in significant enforcement activity, with 34 Traffic Offence Reports (TOR) being issued. A TOR is a formal record created when someone is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may lead to a fixed penalty notice, a driver education course or a court appearance. In addition, 8 vehicles and one e-scooter were seized after offences were identified. This successful joint operation demonstrates the ongoing commitment of police and partner agencies to improving road safety, enforcing the law and addressing concerns raised by local communities.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Fraud.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have been working alongside Trading Standards during a recent road safety operation aimed at identifying vehicles that may be linked to fraudulent activity. This included checks on waste carriers to ensure they held the correct licences and were operating legally, as well as investigating businesses that had been brought to the attention of Trading Standards.

A waste carrier licence is a legal requirement for anyone who transports waste as part of their business. Checking these licences helps prevent illegal waste disposal and other forms of environmental crime.

In addition to this joint operation, officers have continued to carry out routine patrols across the area to identify potential fraud offences, including reports of cold callers and individuals who may be attempting to scam or deceive residents. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies, act on information from the community and take appropriate action to protect residents from fraud and related criminal activity.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Fly-tipping.

Issued 15 April 2026

A recent road safety operation focused on identifying vehicles suspected of being linked to fly-tipping or operating without the required waste carrier licences. A waste carrier licence is a legal requirement for individuals and businesses that transport waste as part of their work. These checks help ensure waste is being handled and disposed of legally, reducing the risk of environmental crime.

Officers continue to work closely with partner agencies, including local councils and enforcement teams, to identify and take action against those responsible for fly-tipping. Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and can have a significant impact on rural communities and the local environment. In addition to enforcement activity, officers regularly patrol rural roads and locations that have been repeatedly targeted by offenders. These patrols provide a visible presence, help deter further incidents and support ongoing efforts to identify those responsible and bring them to account.

Actioned 01 July 2026