Chalkwell

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

Ryan Atherton (Police, Police Constable, Swale Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Ryan Atherton

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

E-scooters.

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

Nuisance 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

What members in Chalkwell 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 ...

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17/02/2026 09:02:38

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WALK AND TALK ON SITTINGBOURNE HIGH STREET : Sat 21 Feb 10:00

Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at Sittingbourne High Street on 21st February 2026...

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16/02/2026 10:01:00

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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 ...

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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...

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10/02/2026 16:39:32

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Community Surgery : Thu 12 Feb 17:00

Dear community, I will be holding a surgery at The Light Sittingbourne at 12/02/2026 at 1700 hour...

Kent Police
08/02/2026 12:56:48

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

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02/02/2026 15:29:23

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WALK AND TALK SITTINGBOURNE HIGH STREET : Fri 20 Mar 10:00

Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at Sittingbourne High street on 20th March 2026 at...

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02/02/2026 11:03:36

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Police Surgery : Sun 08 Feb 14:00

Dear community, I will be holding a surgery at The Light, Sittingbourne, at 1400 hours on 08/02/2...

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01/02/2026 13:15:25

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