Hempstead and Wigmore

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

Hempstead and Wigmore Local Policing Team

Roxana Budian

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Shoplifting. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026
E-scooters and E-bikes. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026
Road safety, noise disturbance and nuisance motorcycles. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to work with partners to address concerns about nuisance vehicles in Hoath Way, Wigmore Road and Finberry. In response to reports from residents, officers have carried out targeted patrols, gathered vehicle details and developed intelligence to identify those responsible for antisocial vehicle use. This work has led to the issuing of Section 59 warnings and the seizure of vehicles where offences have been identified. A Section 59 warning can be issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others, and continued offending may result in the vehicle being seized. Officers continue to work with partner organisations and local representatives to explore longer-term solutions, while information submitted by residents helps support ongoing investigations and enforcement activity. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-scooters and E-bikes. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have increased their presence in key locations across Gillingham, including around Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, to tackle the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Targeted patrols and enforcement activity have resulted in several vehicles being seized where offences have been identified. Officers also continue to work closely with local businesses and security staff to share information, address concerns and support ongoing efforts to improve safety and reduce antisocial behaviour in the area. Actioned 30 September 2026
Theft-shoplifting. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to work with local retailers and businesses to tackle shoplifting and support crime prevention. Regular engagement with store staff helps officers identify offenders, gather information and take appropriate action where offences have been committed. This partnership approach supports intelligence gathering, helps target repeat offenders and improves safety for businesses, staff and customers. Officers remain committed to working with residents, businesses and partner organisations to address concerns and reduce the impact of retail crime on the local community. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Shoplifting.

Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

E-scooters and E-bikes.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Road safety, noise disturbance and nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to work with partners to address concerns about nuisance vehicles in Hoath Way, Wigmore Road and Finberry. In response to reports from residents, officers have carried out targeted patrols, gathered vehicle details and developed intelligence to identify those responsible for antisocial vehicle use. This work has led to the issuing of Section 59 warnings and the seizure of vehicles where offences have been identified. A Section 59 warning can be issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others, and continued offending may result in the vehicle being seized. Officers continue to work with partner organisations and local representatives to explore longer-term solutions, while information submitted by residents helps support ongoing investigations and enforcement activity.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-scooters and E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have increased their presence in key locations across Gillingham, including around Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, to tackle the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Targeted patrols and enforcement activity have resulted in several vehicles being seized where offences have been identified. Officers also continue to work closely with local businesses and security staff to share information, address concerns and support ongoing efforts to improve safety and reduce antisocial behaviour in the area.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Theft-shoplifting.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to work with local retailers and businesses to tackle shoplifting and support crime prevention. Regular engagement with store staff helps officers identify offenders, gather information and take appropriate action where offences have been committed. This partnership approach supports intelligence gathering, helps target repeat offenders and improves safety for businesses, staff and customers. Officers remain committed to working with residents, businesses and partner organisations to address concerns and reduce the impact of retail crime on the local community.

Actioned 30 September 2026