Murston

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

Murston Local Policing Team

Jez Chittim

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance bikes. 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
Drugs. 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
Drug taking. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers have continued to target drug-related activity in Murston through intelligence-led patrols and community engagement. Information provided by residents helped direct patrols to key locations, resulting in the recent arrest of an offender found in possession of drugs. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers have carried out regular patrols using both marked and unmarked police vehicles in hotspot locations across the ward. This proactive work has led to arrests and the seizure of vehicles connected to antisocial behaviour and criminality. Actioned 30 September 2026
Catapults. Issued 21 July 2026	Residents raised concerns about the use of catapults and the potential risks they pose to people, wildlife and property. Officers have increased patrols in areas where concerns have been reported and continue to engage with young people to educate them on the consequences of carrying and using catapults. Reports are regularly reviewed to identify patterns and ensure patrols are directed to the areas of concern. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance bikes.

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

Drugs.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have continued to target drug-related activity in Murston through intelligence-led patrols and community engagement. Information provided by residents helped direct patrols to key locations, resulting in the recent arrest of an offender found in possession of drugs.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have carried out regular patrols using both marked and unmarked police vehicles in hotspot locations across the ward. This proactive work has led to arrests and the seizure of vehicles connected to antisocial behaviour and criminality.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Catapults.

Issued 21 July 2026

Residents raised concerns about the use of catapults and the potential risks they pose to people, wildlife and property. Officers have increased patrols in areas where concerns have been reported and continue to engage with young people to educate them on the consequences of carrying and using catapults. Reports are regularly reviewed to identify patterns and ensure patrols are directed to the areas of concern.

Actioned 30 September 2026