New Romney

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

New Romney Local Policing Team

James Hockless

Steve Putland

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026
E-bikes/E-scooters. Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have issued a number of Traffic Offence Reports (TOR) have been issued to drivers for a range of road traffic offences identified during patrols and enforcement activity. A TOR is a formal record created when someone is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may result in a fixed penalty notice, a driver education course or a court appearance. In addition, multiple vehicles have been seized after checks revealed they were being driven without valid vehicle tax or insurance. Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols and enforcement activity to improve road safety, deter offending and address concerns raised by the local community. Actioned 03 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 15 April 2026	PCs Hockless and Putland have identified a number of young people involved in antisocial behaviour within the area and have carried out face-to-face visits to address concerns directly. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as disorderly behaviour, vandalism and persistent disruptive conduct. Through early intervention, engagement with those involved and support from parents and guardians, there has been a reduction in the number of reported incidents. Officers continue to work closely with families to address concerns and prevent further offending. High-visibility foot and vehicle patrols remain in place across the area to provide reassurance, deter antisocial behaviour and maintain a visible police presence within the community. Actioned 03 July 2026
Fraud. Issued 15 April 2026	We continue to use My Community Voice (MCV) to share fraud prevention advice and warn residents about current scams, rogue traders and other forms of fraud. MCV members also receive updates from specialist fraud teams, including practical guidance on how to avoid becoming a victim and what signs to look out for. PCs Hockless and Putland are always happy to provide advice and reassurance to anyone who believes they may have been targeted by fraud or is concerned that someone is attempting to scam them. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, you should report it to Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and cyber crime reporting service. Officers will continue to raise awareness, share crime prevention advice and support residents in protecting themselves from fraud and scams. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

E-bikes/E-scooters.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have issued a number of Traffic Offence Reports (TOR) have been issued to drivers for a range of road traffic offences identified during patrols and enforcement activity. A TOR is a formal record created when someone is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may result in a fixed penalty notice, a driver education course or a court appearance. In addition, multiple vehicles have been seized after checks revealed they were being driven without valid vehicle tax or insurance. Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols and enforcement activity to improve road safety, deter offending and address concerns raised by the local community.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 April 2026

PCs Hockless and Putland have identified a number of young people involved in antisocial behaviour within the area and have carried out face-to-face visits to address concerns directly. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as disorderly behaviour, vandalism and persistent disruptive conduct.

Through early intervention, engagement with those involved and support from parents and guardians, there has been a reduction in the number of reported incidents. Officers continue to work closely with families to address concerns and prevent further offending.

High-visibility foot and vehicle patrols remain in place across the area to provide reassurance, deter antisocial behaviour and maintain a visible police presence within the community.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Fraud.

Issued 15 April 2026

We continue to use My Community Voice (MCV) to share fraud prevention advice and warn residents about current scams, rogue traders and other forms of fraud. MCV members also receive updates from specialist fraud teams, including practical guidance on how to avoid becoming a victim and what signs to look out for.

PCs Hockless and Putland are always happy to provide advice and reassurance to anyone who believes they may have been targeted by fraud or is concerned that someone is attempting to scam them. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, you should report it to Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and cyber crime reporting service.

Officers will continue to raise awareness, share crime prevention advice and support residents in protecting themselves from fraud and scams.

Actioned 03 July 2026