Birchington South

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

Birchington South 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 Birchington and spoken with drivers about safer driving. Community Speedwatch has also been reintroduced, helping raise awareness of road safety. Community Speedwatch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor speeding vehicles. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local meetings or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates). Actioned 30 June 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 16 April 2026	Officers are speaking with riders about the safe and legal use of e‑scooters and e‑bikes during patrols. Where offences continue, action is taken, including seizing vehicles and starting enforcement procedures. Operations are also carried out across the wider area, with officers working with local retailers to ensure rules around selling these vehicles are understood. If there is something you want PC England to know about, you can speak to him at his ward surgeries or contact him on My Community Voice. If you are not already signed up, simply search ‘My Community Voice’ online and follow the steps to join. Actioned 30 June 2026
Theft - shoplifting. Issued 16 April 2026	Officers are working to reduce shoplifting and support local businesses in Birchington. This includes high‑visibility foot patrols to deter offences and reviewing CCTV to help identify suspects. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local meetings 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 Birchington and spoken with drivers about safer driving.

Community Speedwatch has also been reintroduced, helping raise awareness of road safety. Community Speedwatch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor speeding vehicles.

Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local meetings or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 16 April 2026

Officers are speaking with riders about the safe and legal use of e‑scooters and e‑bikes during patrols.

Where offences continue, action is taken, including seizing vehicles and starting enforcement procedures. Operations are also carried out across the wider area, with officers working with local retailers to ensure rules around selling these vehicles are understood.

If there is something you want PC England to know about, you can speak to him at his ward surgeries or contact him on My Community Voice. If you are not already signed up, simply search ‘My Community Voice’ online and follow the steps to join.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 16 April 2026

Officers are working to reduce shoplifting and support local businesses in Birchington.

This includes high‑visibility foot patrols to deter offences and reviewing CCTV to help identify suspects. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local meetings or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026