Town

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

Izzy Loveland

Police Constable

Jodee Conway

Police constable

Ricky Lee

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 February 2026	Kent Police have taken a proactive approach to tackling antisocial behaviour in the town centre. We have increased high‑visibility patrols at peak times to reassure local businesses and the wider community, alongside plain‑clothed patrols to help identify issues that may not be immediately visible. All reports of antisocial behaviour are followed up, including reviewing closed‑circuit television footage and sharing images with our Child‑Centred Policing Team, who work closely with schools. This helps ensure young people are identified quickly, spoken to appropriately, and that parents are involved where needed. Through this combined approach, we continue to prevent, deter and deal with anti‑social behaviour in the town centre. Actioned 01 April 2026
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 03 February 2026	Kent Police have taken a proactive approach to tackling nuisance vehicles in the town centre, with targeted action against the illegal and antisocial use of e‑bikes and e‑scooters. During a two‑day operation, officers used specialist resources including a police drone, plain‑clothed officers and uniformed patrols to identify and deal with offenders quickly and safely. As a result, 20 illegal e‑scooters were seized, helping to reduce reports and increase confidence among residents and businesses. We will continue to carry out intelligence‑led operations and work with partners to reduce nuisance vehicle use across the area. Actioned 01 April 2026
Alcohol use. Issued 03 February 2026	Kent Police have continued to tackle alcohol‑related disorder in the town centre through targeted high‑visibility patrols at key times. These patrols help reassure the public, deter problem behaviour and allow officers to respond quickly to issues linked to excessive drinking. During one patrol, officers dealt with an alcohol‑related incident that led to criminal damage at a local bar. The offender was arrested, preventing further disruption and supporting the affected business. Through visible policing and close work with licensed premises, we continue to reduce the impact of alcohol misuse and keep the town centre safe. Actioned 01 April 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

Kent Police have taken a proactive approach to tackling antisocial behaviour in the town centre. We have increased high‑visibility patrols at peak times to reassure local businesses and the wider community, alongside plain‑clothed patrols to help identify issues that may not be immediately visible.

All reports of antisocial behaviour are followed up, including reviewing closed‑circuit television footage and sharing images with our Child‑Centred Policing Team, who work closely with schools. This helps ensure young people are identified quickly, spoken to appropriately, and that parents are involved where needed. Through this combined approach, we continue to prevent, deter and deal with anti‑social behaviour in the town centre.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 03 February 2026

Kent Police have taken a proactive approach to tackling nuisance vehicles in the town centre, with targeted action against the illegal and antisocial use of e‑bikes and e‑scooters. During a two‑day operation, officers used specialist resources including a police drone, plain‑clothed officers and uniformed patrols to identify and deal with offenders quickly and safely.

As a result, 20 illegal e‑scooters were seized, helping to reduce reports and increase confidence among residents and businesses. We will continue to carry out intelligence‑led operations and work with partners to reduce nuisance vehicle use across the area.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Alcohol use.

Issued 03 February 2026

Kent Police have continued to tackle alcohol‑related disorder in the town centre through targeted high‑visibility patrols at key times. These patrols help reassure the public, deter problem behaviour and allow officers to respond quickly to issues linked to excessive drinking.

During one patrol, officers dealt with an alcohol‑related incident that led to criminal damage at a local bar. The offender was arrested, preventing further disruption and supporting the affected business. Through visible policing and close work with licensed premises, we continue to reduce the impact of alcohol misuse and keep the town centre safe.

Actioned 01 April 2026

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