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

Chris Stephens

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 15 April 2026
Fraud. Issued 15 April 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 15 April 2026
Fly-tipping. Issued 15 April 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 15 April 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026	In response to concerns about dog fouling, local officers have carried out joint patrols with the Kent County Council Community Warden in areas popular with dog walkers. During these patrols, they have spoken with dog owners, encouraged responsible behaviour, and promoted the correct disposal of dog waste. Messages have also been shared online to raise awareness of the issue and remind people of the importance of keeping public spaces clean, safe and welcoming for everyone. Actioned 31 March 2026
Rogue traders. Issued 03 February 2026	Residents across the Hythe wards have been sent alerts about rogue traders through My Community Voice, the police two-way messaging service. People are encouraged to report any suspicious activity and to look out for elderly or vulnerable neighbours who may be more at risk of doorstep crime. The Kent County Council Community Warden also continues to share doorstep‑deterrent posters for residents to display. These help discourage cold callers and provide added reassurance. Actioned 31 March 2026
Road safety. Issued 03 February 2026	Community Speedwatch has been raised with the local council to help encourage the return of community volunteers to carry out regular speed checks across the area. The Kent and Medway Speedwatch van has also been used to support this work. Information continues to be gathered on roads where speeding is a regular road‑safety concern. This will be shared with partner organisations to help consider whether 20 miles per hour limits may be appropriate in certain locations. Actioned 31 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 15 April 2026

Fraud.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Fly-tipping.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

In response to concerns about dog fouling, local officers have carried out joint patrols with the Kent County Council Community Warden in areas popular with dog walkers. During these patrols, they have spoken with dog owners, encouraged responsible behaviour, and promoted the correct disposal of dog waste.

Messages have also been shared online to raise awareness of the issue and remind people of the importance of keeping public spaces clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Rogue traders.

Issued 03 February 2026

Residents across the Hythe wards have been sent alerts about rogue traders through My Community Voice, the police two-way messaging service.

People are encouraged to report any suspicious activity and to look out for elderly or vulnerable neighbours who may be more at risk of doorstep crime.

The Kent County Council Community Warden also continues to share doorstep‑deterrent posters for residents to display. These help discourage cold callers and provide added reassurance.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Road safety.

Issued 03 February 2026

Community Speedwatch has been raised with the local council to help encourage the return of community volunteers to carry out regular speed checks across the area. The Kent and Medway Speedwatch van has also been used to support this work.

Information continues to be gathered on roads where speeding is a regular road‑safety concern. This will be shared with partner organisations to help consider whether 20 miles per hour limits may be appropriate in certain locations.

Actioned 31 March 2026

What members in Hythe Rural are saying are the issues in the area:

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