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

Boughton and Courtenay Local Policing Team

James Tancock

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers have carried out targeted patrols in response to concerns around road safety within the ward. This activity has focused on reducing dangerous driving, improving compliance with road traffic legislation, and providing reassurance to residents. Further proactive enforcement activity is planned to address ongoing concerns and promote safer roads for all users. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance bikes. Issued 21 July 2026	High-visibility patrols have been conducted in areas affected by nuisance motorcycle and off-road bike activity. Officers have focused on disrupting antisocial behaviour, deterring those responsible, and maintaining a visible presence in locations identified as hotspots. Further activity is planned to tackle ongoing issues and improve community confidence. Actioned 30 September 2026
Wildlife crime issues. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers have undertaken proactive patrols in rural areas to address concerns relating to wildlife crime. Patrols have focused on protecting vulnerable locations, deterring offending, and gathering intelligence to support future enforcement opportunities. This work continues alongside partner agencies and specialist resources to help safeguard the rural community and environment. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have carried out targeted patrols in response to concerns around road safety within the ward. This activity has focused on reducing dangerous driving, improving compliance with road traffic legislation, and providing reassurance to residents. Further proactive enforcement activity is planned to address ongoing concerns and promote safer roads for all users.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 21 July 2026

High-visibility patrols have been conducted in areas affected by nuisance motorcycle and off-road bike activity. Officers have focused on disrupting antisocial behaviour, deterring those responsible, and maintaining a visible presence in locations identified as hotspots. Further activity is planned to tackle ongoing issues and improve community confidence.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have undertaken proactive patrols in rural areas to address concerns relating to wildlife crime. Patrols have focused on protecting vulnerable locations, deterring offending, and gathering intelligence to support future enforcement opportunities. This work continues alongside partner agencies and specialist resources to help safeguard the rural community and environment.

Actioned 30 September 2026