Westbrook

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

Nic Vaz

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 16 April 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 16 April 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 16 April 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 16 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 16 April 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 16 April 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Vaz and the team have identified several locations in Westbrook where nuisance vehicles and unsafe driving keep happening. To tackle this, officers will continue carrying out regular, proactive patrols in these hotspots. Their aim is to move on anyone causing problems and reassure residents that the area is being actively monitored. This work is supported by ongoing speed checks and vehicle stops, which help officers find and deal with drivers behaving dangerously or acting in an antisocial way. All of these actions help make Westbrook a safer, calmer and more enjoyable place for everyone. Please keep telling PC Vaz about anything that concerns you, either by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching for ‘My Community Voice’ online. Actioned 17 March 2026
Drug taking. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Vaz knows that drug use is still a concern for many people in the community, as it can cause harm and make residents feel unsafe. To help keep the area safe, he will continue responding to any new reports. PC Vaz also speaks with residents to understand their concerns and makes sure any issues are dealt with quickly and appropriately. He is committed to helping the community stay safe, strong and supported. Please continue to tell PC Vaz about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching for ‘My Community Voice’ online. Actioned 17 March 2026
Noise disturbance. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Vaz knows that loud or unwanted noise can be very upsetting and stressful for residents. Because of this, he is keeping a close eye on noise‑related reports and is working with partner agencies to make sure the issue is dealt with properly. Every report is checked carefully so PC Vaz can identify anyone who may be behaving in an antisocial way. He will continue to speak with people, offer advice and take action where needed to protect the wellbeing of the whole community. Please keep telling PC Vaz about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching for ‘My Community Voice’ online. Actioned 17 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 16 April 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 16 April 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Vaz and the team have identified several locations in Westbrook where nuisance vehicles and unsafe driving keep happening. To tackle this, officers will continue carrying out regular, proactive patrols in these hotspots. Their aim is to move on anyone causing problems and reassure residents that the area is being actively monitored.

This work is supported by ongoing speed checks and vehicle stops, which help officers find and deal with drivers behaving dangerously or acting in an antisocial way. All of these actions help make Westbrook a safer, calmer and more enjoyable place for everyone.

Please keep telling PC Vaz about anything that concerns you, either by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching for ‘My Community Voice’ online.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Vaz knows that drug use is still a concern for many people in the community, as it can cause harm and make residents feel unsafe. To help keep the area safe, he will continue responding to any new reports. PC Vaz also speaks with residents to understand their concerns and makes sure any issues are dealt with quickly and appropriately.
He is committed to helping the community stay safe, strong and supported.

Please continue to tell PC Vaz about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching for ‘My Community Voice’ online.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Noise disturbance.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Vaz knows that loud or unwanted noise can be very upsetting and stressful for residents. Because of this, he is keeping a close eye on noise‑related reports and is working with partner agencies to make sure the issue is dealt with properly.

Every report is checked carefully so PC Vaz can identify anyone who may be behaving in an antisocial way. He will continue to speak with people, offer advice and take action where needed to protect the wellbeing of the whole community.

Please keep telling PC Vaz about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching for ‘My Community Voice’ online.

Actioned 17 March 2026

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