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

Strood Rural Local Policing Team

Richard Jones

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance vehicles. 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 taking. 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
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. 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
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	We have been carrying out regular high-visibility patrols in the area, often using more than one police vehicle at a time. These patrols help to deter offending, improve road safety and provide reassurance to local residents. As a result of this work, officers have issued a number of Section 59 warnings. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that police can issue when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public. The warning is recorded against both the driver and the vehicle. If the same driver or vehicle is involved in further antisocial use within 12 months, police have the power to seize the vehicle. Officers will continue to carry out patrols and take action against those who use vehicles irresponsibly or antisocially. Actioned 30 June 2026
Drink/drug driving. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have carried out a number of stop and searches as part of proactive work to tackle drug-related activity in the area. During these searches, two people were found in possession of cannabis. They were issued with conditional cautions, which means the matter was dealt with without going to court, provided they comply with certain conditions set by the police. This approach helps hold offenders accountable while encouraging them to avoid further offending. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to address drug-related crime and help keep the community safe. Actioned 30 June 2026
Drug dealing and drug taking. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have carried out a number of stop and searches as part of proactive work to tackle drug-related activity in the area. During these searches, two individuals were found in possession of cannabis. They were issued with conditional cautions, which means the offences were dealt with without going to court, provided they comply with conditions set by the police. If those conditions are not met, further action may be taken. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to address drug-related offences and help keep the community safe. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance vehicles.

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 taking.

Issued 21 July 2026

Actioned 21 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 21 July 2026

Actioned 21 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

We have been carrying out regular high-visibility patrols in the area, often using more than one police vehicle at a time. These patrols help to deter offending, improve road safety and provide reassurance to local residents. As a result of this work, officers have issued a number of Section 59 warnings.

A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that police can issue when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public. The warning is recorded against both the driver and the vehicle. If the same driver or vehicle is involved in further antisocial use within 12 months, police have the power to seize the vehicle. Officers will continue to carry out patrols and take action against those who use vehicles irresponsibly or antisocially.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Drink/drug driving.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have carried out a number of stop and searches as part of proactive work to tackle drug-related activity in the area. During these searches, two people were found in possession of cannabis. They were issued with conditional cautions, which means the matter was dealt with without going to court, provided they comply with certain conditions set by the police. This approach helps hold offenders accountable while encouraging them to avoid further offending. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to address drug-related crime and help keep the community safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Drug dealing and drug taking.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have carried out a number of stop and searches as part of proactive work to tackle drug-related activity in the area. During these searches, two individuals were found in possession of cannabis. They were issued with conditional cautions, which means the offences were dealt with without going to court, provided they comply with conditions set by the police. If those conditions are not met, further action may be taken. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to address drug-related offences and help keep the community safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026