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

Jason Hills (Kent Police, Police Constable, Thanet Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Jason Hills

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026

E-scooters/ E-bikes.

Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Howard continues to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in the area. In response to concerns raised by residents, he carries out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to identify and deal with those using these vehicles unlawfully. As part of this work, a number of illegally used e-scooters have been seized, helping to improve safety for pedestrians, riders and other road users. Alongside enforcement, PC Howard engages with the community to raise awareness of the laws surrounding e-scooters and e-bikes and promote their safe and responsible use. Residents are encouraged to report concerns through local community meetings or My Community Voice, helping officers focus their efforts where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Howard continues to work to improve road safety and address concerns raised by local residents. Through regular patrols and engagement with road users, he promotes safe and responsible driving while identifying locations where speeding and other road safety issues are causing concern. He also works with local authority partners and specialist police teams to support measures aimed at reducing risks and making roads safer for everyone. Residents are encouraged to share concerns about speeding, dangerous driving and other road safety issues through local community meetings or My Community Voice, helping officers focus their efforts where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Howard remains committed to tackling drug dealing and the harm it causes to the local community. Through regular patrols, community engagement and proactive policing activity, he works to identify those involved in drug-related offending and take action where offences are identified. Information provided by residents plays a vital role in helping officers gather intelligence, target enforcement activity and focus resources where they are needed most. Anyone with concerns about suspected drug dealing is encouraged to report them through local community meetings or My Community Voice, helping officers keep the area safe and reduce the impact of drug-related crime.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Northwood are saying are the issues in the area:

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