Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow

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

Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow Local Policing Team

Adam Blakeman (Kent Police, Police Constable, Swale Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Adam Blakeman

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - other.

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

Speeding - traffic offences.

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

Rural crime - poaching.

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

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 21 July 2026

PC Blakeman has carried out regular community drop-in sessions and engagement with local residents, valuable information has been provided to help identify those responsible. Officers continue to carry out regular patrols and have taken positive action where concerns have been reported, including identifying riders and addressing unlawful use. This proactive approach has helped prevent further reports and improve community confidence.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have carried out dedicated speed enforcement activity in areas where road safety concerns have been raised. They have engaged with motorists about safe and considerate driving and taken action where necessary. Warning letters have also been issued to drivers reported for antisocial driving, advising them of the impact their behaviour has on the community and warning that continued offending could result in further enforcement action, including vehicle seizure. Officers continue to carry out regular patrols and take positive action to improve road safety and address concerns raised by residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - youths.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have carried out proactive high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations, particularly during the times when incidents are most likely to occur. Through targeted patrol activity, engagement with local residents, and partnership working, officers have been able to identify those responsible for antisocial behaviour and take appropriate action where necessary. This ongoing work helps deter offending, provides reassurance to the community, and ensures concerns raised by residents are addressed effectively.

Following reports of wildlife being targeted with catapults in the Bobbing underpass area, officers conducted enquiries which led to a male being identified. Officers attended his home address and dealt with him in relation to the incident

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow are saying are the issues in the area:

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