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

James Hockless

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
E-scooters/e-bikes. 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 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
Road safety. Issued 03 February 2026	Messages have been shared through My Community Voice, the police messaging service, about speeding, e‑scooters and general road safety. These have also been shared in local Facebook groups to help reach more residents. Officers are regularly in the area and remain alert to vehicles and drivers who should not be on the road. A speed‑detection device is also used to carry out spot speed checks, which can be deployed at any time depending on operational demand. Following a request from Dymchurch Parish Council, a beat officer carried out speed enforcement along the A259 between Tudor Avenue and Wraightsfield Avenue. Actioned 31 March 2026
Wildlife crime. Issued 03 February 2026	When emergency calls are received, particularly about hare coursing or poaching across the Marsh, officers will attend when they are able. This is often done alongside colleagues from the local policing team and, where appropriate, the Rural Task Force. Officers are also aware of some reports involving young people using catapults to harm wildlife. While this does not appear to be a widespread issue in the Romney Marsh ward, action has been taken where concerns have been raised. In some cases, stop and search powers have been used and items such as ball bearings have been seized. Officers will continue to monitor the area and respond to reports to help protect wildlife and keep the community safe. Actioned 31 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers regularly patrol the area, including carrying out drive‑through patrols where appropriate. This visible police presence helps reduce antisocial behaviour. When young people are identified as being involved in antisocial behaviour, officers carry out home visits and speak with them and their parents or guardians. This approach has been effective in stopping or reducing poor behaviour and will continue where appropriate. 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

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Road safety.

Issued 03 February 2026

Messages have been shared through My Community Voice, the police messaging service, about speeding, e‑scooters and general road safety. These have also been shared in local Facebook groups to help reach more residents.

Officers are regularly in the area and remain alert to vehicles and drivers who should not be on the road. A speed‑detection device is also used to carry out spot speed checks, which can be deployed at any time depending on operational demand.

Following a request from Dymchurch Parish Council, a beat officer carried out speed enforcement along the A259 between Tudor Avenue and Wraightsfield Avenue.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Wildlife crime.

Issued 03 February 2026

When emergency calls are received, particularly about hare coursing or poaching across the Marsh, officers will attend when they are able. This is often done alongside colleagues from the local policing team and, where appropriate, the Rural Task Force.

Officers are also aware of some reports involving young people using catapults to harm wildlife. While this does not appear to be a widespread issue in the Romney Marsh ward, action has been taken where concerns have been raised. In some cases, stop and search powers have been used and items such as ball bearings have been seized.

Officers will continue to monitor the area and respond to reports to help protect wildlife and keep the community safe.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers regularly patrol the area, including carrying out drive‑through patrols where appropriate. This visible police presence helps reduce antisocial behaviour.

When young people are identified as being involved in antisocial behaviour, officers carry out home visits and speak with them and their parents or guardians. This approach has been effective in stopping or reducing poor behaviour and will continue where appropriate.

Actioned 31 March 2026

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