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. 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
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
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have carried out speed checks in and around New Romney following concerns raised by residents about road safety. Encouragingly, speed checks near Greatstone Primary School received positive feedback from the local community. During the operation, only 3 drivers were spoken to and given advice about their speed while travelling near the school. Promoting safe driving around schools remains a priority, as excessive speed can put children and other road users at risk. This work will continue in other locations where speeding has been identified as a concern. A joint operation is also being planned with the Child Centred Policing Team in the Lydd area, focusing on roads around local schools. The aim is to improve road safety, raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and help ensure children can travel to and from school safely. Through a combination of enforcement, education and community engagement, officers will continue to address road safety concerns and support safer driving across the area. Actioned 01 July 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have continued to address concerns about the use of e-scooters in the area. A number of warnings have been issued to young people using e-scooters unlawfully, alongside advice and education to help them understand the rules and safety risks associated with their use. We hope residents have already started to see a reduction in the number of e-scooters being used illegally. Following a period of education and engagement, officers will now be taking stronger enforcement action. Any e-scooters found being used unlawfully on public roads, pavements or other public spaces may be seized. This approach aims to improve safety for pedestrians and other road users, while ensuring that those choosing to ignore previous warnings are held accountable. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take appropriate action where offences are identified. Actioned 01 July 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have carried out foot patrols across the area to monitor locations where concerns about dog fouling have been raised. Encouragingly, very little dog fouling has been identified, reflecting the responsible behaviour of the majority of local dog owners. Officers will continue to engage with residents and dog walkers while on patrol to help maintain this positive position. Responsibility for enforcing dog fouling offences and arranging the removal of waste rests with the local council. However, officers continue to work closely with council partners to identify persistent problem locations and support efforts to address concerns where they arise. This partnership approach helps to keep public spaces clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors, while ensuring that any issues are reported to the appropriate authority for action. Actioned 01 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

E-bikes/E-scooters.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have carried out speed checks in and around New Romney following concerns raised by residents about road safety. Encouragingly, speed checks near Greatstone Primary School received positive feedback from the local community. During the operation, only 3 drivers were spoken to and given advice about their speed while travelling near the school. Promoting safe driving around schools remains a priority, as excessive speed can put children and other road users at risk.

This work will continue in other locations where speeding has been identified as a concern. A joint operation is also being planned with the Child Centred Policing Team in the Lydd area, focusing on roads around local schools. The aim is to improve road safety, raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and help ensure children can travel to and from school safely. Through a combination of enforcement, education and community engagement, officers will continue to address road safety concerns and support safer driving across the area.

Actioned 01 July 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have continued to address concerns about the use of e-scooters in the area. A number of warnings have been issued to young people using e-scooters unlawfully, alongside advice and education to help them understand the rules and safety risks associated with their use. We hope residents have already started to see a reduction in the number of e-scooters being used illegally.

Following a period of education and engagement, officers will now be taking stronger enforcement action. Any e-scooters found being used unlawfully on public roads, pavements or other public spaces may be seized. This approach aims to improve safety for pedestrians and other road users, while ensuring that those choosing to ignore previous warnings are held accountable. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take appropriate action where offences are identified.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have carried out foot patrols across the area to monitor locations where concerns about dog fouling have been raised. Encouragingly, very little dog fouling has been identified, reflecting the responsible behaviour of the majority of local dog owners. Officers will continue to engage with residents and dog walkers while on patrol to help maintain this positive position.

Responsibility for enforcing dog fouling offences and arranging the removal of waste rests with the local council. However, officers continue to work closely with council partners to identify persistent problem locations and support efforts to address concerns where they arise. This partnership approach helps to keep public spaces clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors, while ensuring that any issues are reported to the appropriate authority for action.

Actioned 01 July 2026