Romney Marsh

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

Romney Marsh Local Policing Team

James Hockless

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
E-bikes/scooters. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Fly-tipping. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Road safety. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to carry out road safety patrols and enforcement activity across the area. Speed checks are carried out whenever operationally possible to identify drivers who are breaking the law and to encourage safer driving. Vehicles found on the road without valid insurance, road tax or other legal requirements are dealt with appropriately, and drivers may be reported for relevant offences. Officers also use My Community Voice to share road safety advice and raise awareness of issues such as speeding and the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes. Residents are encouraged to get involved with Community Speedwatch, a volunteer-led scheme that helps identify speeding concerns and improve road safety within local communities. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-bikes/E-scooters. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to take action against the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes across the Romney Marsh area. Information shared through My Community Voice helps raise awareness of the laws relating to these vehicles and encourages safe and responsible use. In Lydd, an e-scooter was recently seized after it was being ridden illegally and in a way that could have put the rider and others at risk. Officers remain committed to taking a robust approach to the unlawful use of e-scooters and e-bikes and will continue to carry out patrols and enforcement activity where offences are identified. Officers are also investigating reports of a motorcycle being ridden dangerously without a registration plate, and enquiries are ongoing to identify the rider and take appropriate action. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to maintain a visible presence across New Romney and the surrounding areas, helping to deter antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to local residents. Regular patrols are carried out in towns and villages throughout the area, with officers responding to concerns raised by the community and taking action where necessary. Officers also work closely with partner organisations to identify and address environmental factors that may contribute to antisocial behaviour. For example, recent partnership work helped remove a location that was being used to conceal drug use and antisocial behaviour, resulting in an immediate improvement in the area. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as this information helps officers and partners identify problems and develop effective long-term solutions. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

E-bikes/scooters.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Fly-tipping.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Road safety.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out road safety patrols and enforcement activity across the area. Speed checks are carried out whenever operationally possible to identify drivers who are breaking the law and to encourage safer driving. Vehicles found on the road without valid insurance, road tax or other legal requirements are dealt with appropriately, and drivers may be reported for relevant offences. Officers also use My Community Voice to share road safety advice and raise awareness of issues such as speeding and the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes. Residents are encouraged to get involved with Community Speedwatch, a volunteer-led scheme that helps identify speeding concerns and improve road safety within local communities.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-bikes/E-scooters.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to take action against the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes across the Romney Marsh area. Information shared through My Community Voice helps raise awareness of the laws relating to these vehicles and encourages safe and responsible use. In Lydd, an e-scooter was recently seized after it was being ridden illegally and in a way that could have put the rider and others at risk. Officers remain committed to taking a robust approach to the unlawful use of e-scooters and e-bikes and will continue to carry out patrols and enforcement activity where offences are identified. Officers are also investigating reports of a motorcycle being ridden dangerously without a registration plate, and enquiries are ongoing to identify the rider and take appropriate action.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to maintain a visible presence across New Romney and the surrounding areas, helping to deter antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to local residents. Regular patrols are carried out in towns and villages throughout the area, with officers responding to concerns raised by the community and taking action where necessary. Officers also work closely with partner organisations to identify and address environmental factors that may contribute to antisocial behaviour. For example, recent partnership work helped remove a location that was being used to conceal drug use and antisocial behaviour, resulting in an immediate improvement in the area. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as this information helps officers and partners identify problems and develop effective long-term solutions.

Actioned 30 September 2026