Boughton and Courtenay

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 Tancock (Kent Police, Police Constable, Swale Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

James Tancock

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 03 February 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 03 February 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 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 03 February 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 03 February 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 03 February 2026

What members in Boughton and Courtenay are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Walk and Talk - Cybersecurity & Fraud : Fri 17 Apr 09:00

Dear local business owners and public, I will be holding an event at Sittingbourne High Street at ...

Kent Police
17/02/2026 09:02:38

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Local Surgery / VAWG - Hernhill : Fri 20 Feb 19:30

Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at the Hernhill Village Hall between 7:30pm and 8:...

Kent Police
15/02/2026 12:45:55

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Citizens In Policing Recruitment Information drop in event. : Wed 25 Feb 17:00

Dear Resident, Do you have some spare time and an interest in supporting your local police?Kent ...

Kent Police
12/02/2026 13:20:36

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

Resident Good afternoon, Please find attached 5 fraud alerts. Feel free to share with famil...

Kent Police
10/02/2026 16:39:32

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Protecting your vehicle.

Good afternoon, We saw an increase in reports of vehicle crime across the Boughton area last month...

Kent Police
10/02/2026 12:25:20

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

Resident Good afternoon, Please find attached 5 KFAS Fraud Alerts. Feel free to share with ...

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02/02/2026 15:29:23

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Local Surgery - Dunkirk : Mon 09 Feb 19:45

Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at the Dunkirk Village Hall between 7:45 and 8:30p...

Kent Police
02/02/2026 13:16:10

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Local Surgery / VAWG - Sheldwich : Fri 06 Feb 15:30

Dear resident, I will be holding a surgery at Sheldwich Village Hall at 3:30PM on Friday 6th Febr...

Kent Police
01/02/2026 09:31:04

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Upcoming Events

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Selling Parish Council Meeting
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Local Surgery / Violence against woman and girls - Hernhill
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Local Police Surgery / Violence against woman and girls - Sheldwich
  • Sheldwich Village Hall, Lees Court Road, ME13 0LG
  • 06/03/2026 15:30
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Graveney & Goodnestone Parish Council
  • Graveney & Goodnestone Village Hall, , ME13 9DQ
  • 09/03/2026 19:00
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Boughton Under Blean Parish Council Meeting
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Selling Parish Council Meeting
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Local Surgery / Violence against woman and girls- Hernhill
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Sheldwich Village Hall - Local Surgery and VAWG
  • Sheldwich Village Hall, Lees Court Road, ME13 0LG
  • 14/04/2026 12:30
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