Westgate-on-Sea

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

Westgate-on-Sea Local Policing Team

Steven England

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 16 April 2026	Officers have responded to concerns about speeding in Westgate‑on‑Sea and are taking these issues seriously. They have spoken with drivers across the area to encourage safer driving and reduce speed. Work is also underway to restart the Community Speed Watch scheme, with a briefing planned. Community Speed Watch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor speeding and raise awareness of road safety. This ongoing approach focuses on prevention, education and responding to community concerns to improve road safety for everyone. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing issues through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report concerns and receive updates). Actioned 30 June 2026
Criminal damage. Issued 16 April 2026	PC England is taking action to address reports of criminal damage in the area and understands the impact this has on residents and businesses. Officers are responding to incidents, carrying out high‑visibility patrols in affected locations and working with partners to identify those responsible. This includes reviewing CCTV, gathering information and following all available lines of enquiry. Where offenders are identified, appropriate enforcement action is taken. Officers also engage with the community to understand patterns and concerns, helping to target activity more effectively and prevent further incidents. This approach combines visibility, investigation and community engagement to reduce criminal damage and improve safety in the area. Actioned 30 June 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 16 April 2026	PC England is continuing to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) across Westgate‑on‑Sea. Regular patrols are taking place in parks, streets and retail areas where residents and businesses have reported problems. During these patrols, officers speak with young people to explain how their behaviour can affect others and help prevent issues from escalating. Officers also visit local shops to provide reassurance and support to staff. PC England has also carried out a recent ‘Walk and Talk’ event, speaking directly with residents about their concerns. The feedback gathered is being reviewed and shared with partners, including Westgate Town Council, to help develop longer‑term solutions. This ongoing work combines visibility, engagement and partnership working to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve community safety. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates). Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 16 April 2026

Officers have responded to concerns about speeding in Westgate‑on‑Sea and are taking these issues seriously.

They have spoken with drivers across the area to encourage safer driving and reduce speed. Work is also underway to restart the Community Speed Watch scheme, with a briefing planned. Community Speed Watch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor speeding and raise awareness of road safety.

This ongoing approach focuses on prevention, education and responding to community concerns to improve road safety for everyone. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing issues through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report concerns and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026

Criminal damage.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC England is taking action to address reports of criminal damage in the area and understands the impact this has on residents and businesses.

Officers are responding to incidents, carrying out high‑visibility patrols in affected locations and working with partners to identify those responsible. This includes reviewing CCTV, gathering information and following all available lines of enquiry. Where offenders are identified, appropriate enforcement action is taken.

Officers also engage with the community to understand patterns and concerns, helping to target activity more effectively and prevent further incidents.

This approach combines visibility, investigation and community engagement to reduce criminal damage and improve safety in the area.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC England is continuing to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) across Westgate‑on‑Sea.

Regular patrols are taking place in parks, streets and retail areas where residents and businesses have reported problems. During these patrols, officers speak with young people to explain how their behaviour can affect others and help prevent issues from escalating. Officers also visit local shops to provide reassurance and support to staff.

PC England has also carried out a recent ‘Walk and Talk’ event, speaking directly with residents about their concerns. The feedback gathered is being reviewed and shared with partners, including Westgate Town Council, to help develop longer‑term solutions.

This ongoing work combines visibility, engagement and partnership working to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve community safety. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026