Thanet Villages

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

Andy Howe

Police Constable

Owen Crush

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Fly-tipping. 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 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
Nuisance motorcycles. 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
Fly tipping. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Crush knows how important it is to keep the countryside and green spaces in the Thanet Villages clean and safe. Fly‑tipping, when rubbish is dumped where it shouldn’t be, is usually handled by the local council, but police officers will always step in if they witness a crime and will support partner agencies when needed. Recently, PC Crush has been checking rural areas where fly‑tipping often occurs. Some rubbish has already been cleared, including small metal canisters that are commonly linked to littering. These areas will now receive extra patrols to help keep them safe and tidy. A Community Protection Warning (CPW) is also being issued to someone believed to be causing litter problems and other nuisance behaviour. A CPW is a formal warning telling someone that their behaviour must stop. Kent Police will continue working with Thanet District Council to ensure the villages remain clean, safe and well‑looked‑after for everyone. Please keep telling PC Crush about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him through My Community Voice. If you do not have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching for ‘My Community Voice’ online. Actioned 17 March 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026	Dog mess continues to be a problem in this area, and it is mainly dealt with by Thanet District Council’s enforcement team. However, PC Crush is always ready to support the council when needed, this can include helping with investigations or assisting when action needs to be taken against people who do not clean up after their dogs. Both the police and the council will continue working together to tackle this issue and help keep the area clean, safe and pleasant for everyone. Please keep telling PC Crush about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him through 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
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 03 February 2026	Using privately owned e‑scooters and some types of e‑bikes on public roads is still illegal. Because of this, these vehicles are regularly seized by police across Thanet, and riders can face prosecution for breaking driving laws. Some people have also been using e‑scooters in antisocial ways, which has made this a key priority for the Thanet Villages. PC Crush and the team will continue taking firm action to stop illegal riding and help keep everyone safe. Schools officers from the Child‑Centred Policing Team have also been visiting local schools to teach children about the dangers of e‑scooters and explain the legal consequences of using them in the wrong places. All of this work helps keep our roads and footpaths safe, calm and enjoyable for the whole community. Please keep telling PC Crush 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

Fly-tipping.

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 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Crush knows how important it is to keep the countryside and green spaces in the Thanet Villages clean and safe. Fly‑tipping, when rubbish is dumped where it shouldn’t be, is usually handled by the local council, but police officers will always step in if they witness a crime and will support partner agencies when needed.

Recently, PC Crush has been checking rural areas where fly‑tipping often occurs. Some rubbish has already been cleared, including small metal canisters that are commonly linked to littering. These areas will now receive extra patrols to help keep them safe and tidy.

A Community Protection Warning (CPW) is also being issued to someone believed to be causing litter problems and other nuisance behaviour. A CPW is a formal warning telling someone that their behaviour must stop.

Kent Police will continue working with Thanet District Council to ensure the villages remain clean, safe and well‑looked‑after for everyone.

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

Actioned 17 March 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

Dog mess continues to be a problem in this area, and it is mainly dealt with by Thanet District Council’s enforcement team. However, PC Crush is always ready to support the council when needed, this can include helping with investigations or assisting when action needs to be taken against people who do not clean up after their dogs.

Both the police and the council will continue working together to tackle this issue and help keep the area clean, safe and pleasant for everyone.

Please keep telling PC Crush about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him through 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

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

Using privately owned e‑scooters and some types of e‑bikes on public roads is still illegal. Because of this, these vehicles are regularly seized by police across Thanet, and riders can face prosecution for breaking driving laws.

Some people have also been using e‑scooters in antisocial ways, which has made this a key priority for the Thanet Villages. PC Crush and the team will continue taking firm action to stop illegal riding and help keep everyone safe.

Schools officers from the Child‑Centred Policing Team have also been visiting local schools to teach children about the dangers of e‑scooters and explain the legal consequences of using them in the wrong places.

All of this work helps keep our roads and footpaths safe, calm and enjoyable for the whole community.

Please keep telling PC Crush 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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