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	Officers continue to work with local partners and parish representatives to address concerns about vehicle-related antisocial behaviour in Lower Upnor Car Park. A range of potential measures has been identified and is being considered to help reduce nuisance vehicle use and improve community safety. Officers have also worked with the local authority to take action against vehicles being used unlawfully, including the seizure of several untaxed vehicles. In response to reports of antisocial vehicle use, patrols have been increased across the area and enforcement action has been taken where offences have been identified. This has included issuing Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorcycle riders and passengers involved in nuisance behaviour. A Traffic Offence Report is a formal process used to deal with road traffic offences. Through ongoing patrols, partnership working and enforcement activity, officers continue to address concerns raised by residents and improve safety within the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug taking. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers have carried out a number of stop and searches in and around the disused Arethusa Adventure Centre in response to concerns about drug use. A stop and search is a police power that allows officers to search a person for items such as illegal drugs, weapons or stolen property when certain legal conditions are met. Although no drugs were found during these searches, the increased police presence and proactive patrols help deter drug-related activity, disrupt offending behaviour and provide reassurance to local residents. Through ongoing patrols and engagement with the community, officers continue to respond to concerns and address issues affecting the area. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers continue to respond to reports of antisocial behaviour and work with those involved to reduce the impact of their behaviour on the local community. Local officers carry out visits to addresses linked to reported incidents and work closely with partner organisations to identify long-term solutions and help prevent further occurrences. Through ongoing engagement, support and enforcement activity, officers continue to address antisocial behaviour and improve community safety. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers continue to work with local partners and parish representatives to address concerns about vehicle-related antisocial behaviour in Lower Upnor Car Park. A range of potential measures has been identified and is being considered to help reduce nuisance vehicle use and improve community safety. Officers have also worked with the local authority to take action against vehicles being used unlawfully, including the seizure of several untaxed vehicles. In response to reports of antisocial vehicle use, patrols have been increased across the area and enforcement action has been taken where offences have been identified. This has included issuing Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorcycle riders and passengers involved in nuisance behaviour. A Traffic Offence Report is a formal process used to deal with road traffic offences. Through ongoing patrols, partnership working and enforcement activity, officers continue to address concerns raised by residents and improve safety within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have carried out a number of stop and searches in and around the disused Arethusa Adventure Centre in response to concerns about drug use. A stop and search is a police power that allows officers to search a person for items such as illegal drugs, weapons or stolen property when certain legal conditions are met. Although no drugs were found during these searches, the increased police presence and proactive patrols help deter drug-related activity, disrupt offending behaviour and provide reassurance to local residents. Through ongoing patrols and engagement with the community, officers continue to respond to concerns and address issues affecting the area.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers continue to respond to reports of antisocial behaviour and work with those involved to reduce the impact of their behaviour on the local community. Local officers carry out visits to addresses linked to reported incidents and work closely with partner organisations to identify long-term solutions and help prevent further occurrences. Through ongoing engagement, support and enforcement activity, officers continue to address antisocial behaviour and improve community safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026