Woodlands

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

Woodlands Local Policing Team

James Parkinson

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance bikes. Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026
Drug use. Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026
Catapults. Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026
Nuisance bikes. Issued 21 April 2026	On 12 May 2026, officers carried out a targeted operation to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes. As a result, 16 vehicles were seized and will be destroyed. Officers continue to take enforcement action against those using these vehicles unlawfully, helping to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve safety within the community. Kent Police is also working closely with the local council to explore additional measures, including the installation of barriers on footpaths, to prevent nuisance bikes from accessing certain routes and public spaces. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to tackle nuisance vehicle use and improve the quality of life for local residents. Actioned 03 July 2026
Catapults. Issued 21 April 2026	We have received no reports of catapult-related incidents in Woodlands during the current reporting period. However, officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in the area, including Woodlands Park, to identify any emerging issues and deter offending. Where individuals are found carrying or using catapults in a manner that causes concern, appropriate action will be taken. This may include the seizure of catapults and the issuing of a Community Protection Warning (CPW). A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community and may lead to further enforcement action if incidents continue. Officers will continue to patrol identified areas and work with local residents and partner agencies to help prevent future incidents. Actioned 03 July 2026
Drug use. Issued 21 April 2026	In response to concerns about suspected drug use and drug-related activity, officers have continued to carry out regular high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement across the area. Officers are also proactively engaging with residents and using stop and search powers where lawful grounds exist. A stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items linked to criminal activity, including illegal drugs. These actions help disrupt drug-related offending, deter those involved and provide reassurance to the local community. Officers will continue to carry out intelligence-led patrols, act on information provided by residents and take enforcement action where offences are identified to help keep the area safe. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026

Drug use.

Issued 21 July 2026

Actioned 21 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 21 July 2026

Actioned 21 July 2026

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 21 April 2026

On 12 May 2026, officers carried out a targeted operation to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes. As a result, 16 vehicles were seized and will be destroyed. Officers continue to take enforcement action against those using these vehicles unlawfully, helping to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve safety within the community.

Kent Police is also working closely with the local council to explore additional measures, including the installation of barriers on footpaths, to prevent nuisance bikes from accessing certain routes and public spaces. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to tackle nuisance vehicle use and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 21 April 2026

We have received no reports of catapult-related incidents in Woodlands during the current reporting period. However, officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in the area, including Woodlands Park, to identify any emerging issues and deter offending.

Where individuals are found carrying or using catapults in a manner that causes concern, appropriate action will be taken. This may include the seizure of catapults and the issuing of a Community Protection Warning (CPW). A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community and may lead to further enforcement action if incidents continue.

Officers will continue to patrol identified areas and work with local residents and partner agencies to help prevent future incidents.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Drug use.

Issued 21 April 2026

In response to concerns about suspected drug use and drug-related activity, officers have continued to carry out regular high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement across the area. Officers are also proactively engaging with residents and using stop and search powers where lawful grounds exist. A stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items linked to criminal activity, including illegal drugs.

These actions help disrupt drug-related offending, deter those involved and provide reassurance to the local community. Officers will continue to carry out intelligence-led patrols, act on information provided by residents and take enforcement action where offences are identified to help keep the area safe.

Actioned 03 July 2026