Northwood

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

Northwood Local Policing Team

James Howard

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Howard has taken action to address concerns about road safety raised by residents. During patrols and roadside checks, officers have stopped drivers and carried out alcohol and drug testing where appropriate. This includes roadside breath tests and drug tests, as well as field impairment tests (checks used to assess a driver’s ability to drive safely). Where offences are identified or suspected, arrests are made. This ongoing work focuses on identifying unsafe drivers, preventing further offences and improving safety for all road users. 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
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Howard has taken action to address concerns about road safety raised by residents. During patrols and roadside checks, officers have stopped drivers and carried out alcohol and drug testing where appropriate. This includes roadside breath tests and drug tests, as well as field impairment tests (checks used to assess a driver’s ability to drive safely). Where offences are identified or suspected, arrests are made. Officers are also taking action against the illegal use of e‑scooters, which are not allowed on public roads or pavements unless part of an approved scheme. These can be unsafe for both riders and others, and enforcement action is taken where needed. This ongoing work helps identify unsafe behaviour, prevent further offences and improve safety for everyone. 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
Drug dealing. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Howard is taking action to tackle drug activity and reduce its impact on the community. Officers are using stop and search powers (a legal power that allows officers to search people for items such as drugs), which has led to arrests, out‑of‑court outcomes and the seizure and destruction of drugs. This helps disrupt dealing and remove harmful substances from the streets. Alongside enforcement, officers are also carrying out welfare checks to support vulnerable people who may be affected by drug use or exploitation. This includes offering advice and signposting to partner agencies that can provide further support. This approach combines enforcement and support to reduce drug‑related harm and help keep the community safe. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Howard has taken action to address concerns about road safety raised by residents.

During patrols and roadside checks, officers have stopped drivers and carried out alcohol and drug testing where appropriate. This includes roadside breath tests and drug tests, as well as field impairment tests (checks used to assess a driver’s ability to drive safely). Where offences are identified or suspected, arrests are made.

This ongoing work focuses on identifying unsafe drivers, preventing further offences and improving safety for all road users.

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

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Howard has taken action to address concerns about road safety raised by residents.

During patrols and roadside checks, officers have stopped drivers and carried out alcohol and drug testing where appropriate. This includes roadside breath tests and drug tests, as well as field impairment tests (checks used to assess a driver’s ability to drive safely). Where offences are identified or suspected, arrests are made.

Officers are also taking action against the illegal use of e‑scooters, which are not allowed on public roads or pavements unless part of an approved scheme. These can be unsafe for both riders and others, and enforcement action is taken where needed.

This ongoing work helps identify unsafe behaviour, prevent further offences and improve safety for everyone. 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

Drug dealing.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Howard is taking action to tackle drug activity and reduce its impact on the community.

Officers are using stop and search powers (a legal power that allows officers to search people for items such as drugs), which has led to arrests, out‑of‑court outcomes and the seizure and destruction of drugs. This helps disrupt dealing and remove harmful substances from the streets.

Alongside enforcement, officers are also carrying out welfare checks to support vulnerable people who may be affected by drug use or exploitation. This includes offering advice and signposting to partner agencies that can provide further support.

This approach combines enforcement and support to reduce drug‑related harm and help keep the community safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026