Watling

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

Watling Local Policing Team

Michael Thetford (Kent Police, Police constable, Medway Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Michael Thetford

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Burglary.

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 /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

Drug use.

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/bikes.

Issued 21 July 2026

The illegal use of e-scooters and bikes continues to be a focus for local officers. When riders are found using these vehicles unlawfully, officers will stop them and take appropriate action. This may include issuing warnings, reporting offences or seizing the vehicle where powers allow. A number of e-scooters have already been seized, and enforcement activity will continue to target those who use them illegally. Alongside enforcement, officers also work to raise awareness of the law and the safety risks associated with the improper use of e-scooters and bikes, helping to keep roads, pavements and public spaces safe for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 21 July 2026

Targeted patrols have been carried out in areas where drug use has been reported or identified. As part of this work, neighbourhood officers have stopped and searched people suspected of possessing illegal drugs. These proactive checks have resulted in the seizure of a number of illegal substances, helping to remove drugs from the streets and reduce the harm they can cause within the community. Where offences have been identified, appropriate action has been taken against those responsible.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 July 2026

Local officers continue to take action against vehicles being used in a way that causes nuisance or antisocial behaviour. Using powers available under the Medway-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), officers have issued fines to people taking part in unauthorised car meets and other behaviour that negatively affects local communities. A PSPO is a legal order that places restrictions on certain activities in a specific area to help prevent behaviour that causes nuisance or distress to others. Vehicles have also been seized where offences have been identified, and officers will continue to carry out patrols and enforcement activity to improve safety and reduce disruption for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Watling are saying are the issues in the area:

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