Eastcliff

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

Eastcliff Local Policing Team

Duane Parsons

Police Constable

Kieron Lawford

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Lawford and PC Parsons are continuing to take action against repeat antisocial behaviour (ASB) offenders, with arrests made in the town centre and case files being prepared for court. Work is ongoing to address persistent issues, alongside planning for increased high‑visibility patrols during busy periods, including the summer months. Officers are also working with the Child Centred Policing Team to support early intervention. This includes home visits and engagement with young people identified as being involved, to help prevent further antisocial behaviour. Residents are encouraged to share 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	Officers are carrying out enforcement activity to tackle the illegal use of e‑scooters. During patrols, riders are stopped and spoken to about the law and safe use of these vehicles. Joint operations with other police teams have led to vehicle seizures and enforcement action where offences are identified. Officers are also engaging with young people to raise awareness of the risks associated with e‑scooters and help prevent misuse. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Lawford is carrying out proactive speed enforcement across the area, with vehicles stopped where necessary to provide advice and take action. During these checks, vehicles are also inspected to ensure they meet legal requirements, including having valid tax, insurance and MOT (a yearly safety check for vehicles). Areas of concern identified through patrols and community reports have been shared with the Roads Policing Unit. They are working with the Neighbourhood Task Force to carry out targeted days of action, combining enforcement with road safety advice. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing any 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

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Lawford and PC Parsons are continuing to take action against repeat antisocial behaviour (ASB) offenders, with arrests made in the town centre and case files being prepared for court.

Work is ongoing to address persistent issues, alongside planning for increased high‑visibility patrols during busy periods, including the summer months.

Officers are also working with the Child Centred Policing Team to support early intervention. This includes home visits and engagement with young people identified as being involved, to help prevent further antisocial behaviour.

Residents are encouraged to share 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

Officers are carrying out enforcement activity to tackle the illegal use of e‑scooters.

During patrols, riders are stopped and spoken to about the law and safe use of these vehicles. Joint operations with other police teams have led to vehicle seizures and enforcement action where offences are identified.

Officers are also engaging with young people to raise awareness of the risks associated with e‑scooters and help prevent misuse.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Lawford is carrying out proactive speed enforcement across the area, with vehicles stopped where necessary to provide advice and take action.

During these checks, vehicles are also inspected to ensure they meet legal requirements, including having valid tax, insurance and MOT (a yearly safety check for vehicles).

Areas of concern identified through patrols and community reports have been shared with the Roads Policing Unit. They are working with the Neighbourhood Task Force to carry out targeted days of action, combining enforcement with road safety advice.

Residents are encouraged to continue sharing any 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