Pelham

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

Pelham Local Policing Team

Thomas Shytermeja (Kent Police, Police Constable, Gravesham Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Thomas Shytermeja

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Fly tipping.

Issued 08 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 08 October 2026

E-scooters.

Issued 08 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 08 October 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 08 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 08 October 2026

Nuisance vehicles (e-scooters and motorbikes).

Issued 21 July 2026

Following reports from residents about nuisance vehicles and the unsafe use of e-scooters and e-bikes, officers have carried out targeted operations and patrols across the area to address these concerns. This work has resulted in several illegally used e-scooters and e-bikes being seized, helping to improve road safety and reduce behaviour that can cause danger or disruption to the community.

Officers have also worked alongside partner agencies during enforcement activities, carrying out vehicle checks, engaging with members of the public and taking action where offences have been identified. Regular patrols and joint operations will continue to help tackle nuisance vehicle use, improve safety and respond to concerns raised by local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 21 July 2026

Addressing drug-related crime remains a priority for local officers. Officers continue to carry out proactive, intelligence-led patrols in areas where concerns have been raised, using information from residents and local intelligence to identify and disrupt criminal activity. During a recent patrol, officers stopped a motorcycle displaying false registration plates and detained the rider after they attempted to leave the area. A search of the rider led to the recovery of suspected drugs believed to be intended for supply, and further action was taken in relation to a number of road traffic offences.

Officers will continue to carry out targeted enforcement activity to disrupt drug-related offending, take action against those involved in criminal activity and help keep local communities safe.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 21 July 2026

Addressing antisocial behaviour remains a priority, and we have continued to carry out regular patrols in locations where concerns have been raised by residents and local partners.

This proactive approach has led to a number of arrests for antisocial behaviour and related offences. Investigations remain ongoing, and where appropriate, individuals have been placed on bail with conditions to help prevent further offending.

Alongside enforcement activity, we continue to work to identify repeat offenders and use a range of measures to address persistent issues. Our aim is to reduce antisocial behaviour, improve community confidence, and ensure that people feel safe living, working, and visiting the area.

We will continue to listen to community concerns and take positive action where issues are identified.

Actioned 30 September 2026

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

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