Strood Rural

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

Richard Jones (Kent Police, Police Constable, Medway Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Richard Jones

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 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 15 April 2026

Drink/drug driving.

Issued 15 April 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 15 April 2026

Drug dealing and drug taking.

Issued 15 April 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 15 April 2026

Fly tipping and dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been carrying out foot patrols in the area, speaking with residents and reminding people that failing to clean up after their dog is a criminal offence. We have also shared information through My Community Voice to raise awareness about dog fouling, including the issue of dog waste bags being left hanging from trees or gateposts.

Alongside this, we are working closely with Medway Council to tackle fly‑tipping by identifying problem locations and working together to help identify those responsible.

Actioned 19 March 2026

Road safety and drink/drug driving.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been carrying out patrols in the area using both marked and unmarked vehicles to tackle drivers suspected of driving under the influence.

Actioned 19 March 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been carrying out regular, high‑visibility patrols in the area to understand what is happening and where concerns are being raised. We have focused on the locations highlighted by the community and are working closely with the parish council to gather information in the right way and help guide our response.

Actioned 19 March 2026

What members in Strood Rural are saying are the issues in the area:

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