Nethercourt
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.
Nethercourt Local Policing Team
James Howard
Police constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Drug dealing. Issued 15 July 2026 |
PC Howard remains committed to tackling drug-related activity in Nethercourt. Supported by the Neighbourhood Task Force, he carries out regular patrols, targeted enforcement activity and uses stop and search powers where appropriate to disrupt drug use and dealing. PC Howard also works closely with partner organisations, including housing and support services, to address the wider issues linked to drug-related offending. Information from residents plays a vital role in helping officers identify concerns and target activity where it is needed most. Anyone with concerns about drug-related activity is encouraged to report them through local engagement events or My Community Voice, helping officers take action and keep the community safe. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 2026 |
PC Howard is committed to improving road safety and tackling nuisance vehicle use in the area. Through regular patrols and vehicle checks, he works to identify unsafe or unlawful road users and take appropriate action. Recent activity has included an arrest for drink-driving and the seizure of an illegally used e-bike, with offences reported where appropriate. PC Howard continues to work to reduce risks on local roads and encourages residents to share concerns through local community meetings or My Community Voice. Information from the public helps officers identify issues, target patrols and take action where it is needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Drug taking. Issued 15 July 2026 |
PC Howard continues to tackle drug use and drug-related activity in Nethercourt. Supported by the Neighbourhood Task Force, he carries out regular patrols and targeted enforcement activity, using stop and search powers where appropriate to disrupt offending and address concerns raised by residents. He also works closely with partner organisations, including housing and support services, to help tackle the wider issues linked to drug use. Information from the public plays a vital role in helping officers identify concerns and focus activity where it is needed most. Residents are encouraged to report concerns and sign up to My Community Voice to receive updates and engage with their local neighbourhood policing team. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
What members in Nethercourt are saying are the issues in the area:
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