Beacon Road

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

Beacon Road Local Policing Team

Rhyanna Bailey

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Fly-tipping. Issued 16 April 2026	Fly-tipping has been raised as a concern within the ward. Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and can have a negative impact on the local environment and the wider community. While responsibility for removing fly-tipped waste and leading on enforcement action usually sits with the local council, PC Bailey is aware of the effect this issue has on residents and will continue to support partner agencies where appropriate. Residents are encouraged to report any incidents of fly-tipping to the local council and provide as much information as possible, including the location, a description of the waste, details of any vehicles or people involved and photographs where it is safe to take them. This information can help identify those responsible and support enforcement action. PC Bailey will continue to work alongside partner agencies to tackle environmental crime and support local enquiries. Residents are also encouraged to raise concerns with their neighbourhood officer through local community meetings or My Community Voice, a free two-way messaging service that allows residents to receive local policing updates and share information about issues affecting their area. Actioned 30 June 2026
Theft - shoplifting. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Bailey continues to maintain a visible presence in local shops and retail areas, regularly speaking with store staff to offer reassurance and support in relation to shoplifting concerns. By working closely with businesses, officers are able to gather information, identify offenders and take appropriate action where thefts occur. These ongoing efforts help to prevent further incidents, reduce retail crime and improve safety for shop workers, customers and visitors. Residents are encouraged to share any concerns with their local neighbourhood officer through community meetings or My Community Voice, a free two-way messaging service that allows residents to receive local policing updates and provide information about issues affecting their area. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 16 April 2026	Road safety continues to be a concern within the ward, and officers are carrying out regular patrols and enforcement activity to address issues raised by the community. This work includes monitoring driver behaviour, carrying out roadside checks and taking action where offences are identified. Officers also provide advice and education to encourage safer driving and help reduce the risk of collisions. Through ongoing patrols and engagement with residents, police will continue to tackle road safety concerns, improve driver behaviour and help keep local roads safe for all road users. Further updates on local policing activity and road safety initiatives will be shared through My Community Voice, a free two-way messaging service that allows residents to receive updates and share concerns with their local policing team. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Fly-tipping.

Issued 16 April 2026

Fly-tipping has been raised as a concern within the ward. Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and can have a negative impact on the local environment and the wider community. While responsibility for removing fly-tipped waste and leading on enforcement action usually sits with the local council, PC Bailey is aware of the effect this issue has on residents and will continue to support partner agencies where appropriate.

Residents are encouraged to report any incidents of fly-tipping to the local council and provide as much information as possible, including the location, a description of the waste, details of any vehicles or people involved and photographs where it is safe to take them. This information can help identify those responsible and support enforcement action.

PC Bailey will continue to work alongside partner agencies to tackle environmental crime and support local enquiries. Residents are also encouraged to raise concerns with their neighbourhood officer through local community meetings or My Community Voice, a free two-way messaging service that allows residents to receive local policing updates and share information about issues affecting their area.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Bailey continues to maintain a visible presence in local shops and retail areas, regularly speaking with store staff to offer reassurance and support in relation to shoplifting concerns. By working closely with businesses, officers are able to gather information, identify offenders and take appropriate action where thefts occur. These ongoing efforts help to prevent further incidents, reduce retail crime and improve safety for shop workers, customers and visitors. Residents are encouraged to share any concerns with their local neighbourhood officer through community meetings or My Community Voice, a free two-way messaging service that allows residents to receive local policing updates and provide information about issues affecting their area.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 16 April 2026

Road safety continues to be a concern within the ward, and officers are carrying out regular patrols and enforcement activity to address issues raised by the community. This work includes monitoring driver behaviour, carrying out roadside checks and taking action where offences are identified. Officers also provide advice and education to encourage safer driving and help reduce the risk of collisions. Through ongoing patrols and engagement with residents, police will continue to tackle road safety concerns, improve driver behaviour and help keep local roads safe for all road users. Further updates on local policing activity and road safety initiatives will be shared through My Community Voice, a free two-way messaging service that allows residents to receive updates and share concerns with their local policing team.

Actioned 30 June 2026