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
Road safety, noise disturbance and nuisance motorcycles. Issued 20 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 20 July 2026
E-scooters and E-bikes. Issued 20 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 20 July 2026
Theft-shoplifting. Issued 20 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 20 July 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers are working closely with the security team at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to address issues involving e‑bikes. Work is ongoing to identify those responsible, and enforcement action will be taken where offences are identified. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Police have met with the local MP and residents to understand community concerns. Working with partners, a tailored plan is being developed to address these issues. This will involve coordinated action across different teams to improve road safety. Actioned 30 June 2026
Theft - shoplifting. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers are working closely with local businesses to provide crime prevention advice and help reduce theft. High‑visibility patrols are taking place to engage with businesses and respond to incidents. Previous reports are also reviewed to help identify suspects and support arrests. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety, noise disturbance and nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 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 20 July 2026

E-scooters and E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Theft-shoplifting.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers are working closely with the security team at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to address issues involving e‑bikes.

Work is ongoing to identify those responsible, and enforcement action will be taken where offences are identified.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Police have met with the local MP and residents to understand community concerns.

Working with partners, a tailored plan is being developed to address these issues. This will involve coordinated action across different teams to improve road safety.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers are working closely with local businesses to provide crime prevention advice and help reduce theft.

High‑visibility patrols are taking place to engage with businesses and respond to incidents. Previous reports are also reviewed to help identify suspects and support arrests.

Actioned 30 June 2026