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.
Michael Thetford
Police constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
|
Fly-tipping. Issued 03 February 2026 |
Medway Community Safety Unit has worked with the local council to find the people involved in fly‑tipping. The council has taken action against those not following the rules of their waste licences. Actioned 18 March 2026 |
|
Drug dealing. Issued 03 February 2026 |
We are carrying out regular high‑visibility patrols in the areas where drug problems have been reported. This helps us spot and discourage drug activity. Actioned 18 March 2026 |
|
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026 |
We have reported the problem areas to the local council. They will take action against anyone who does not clean up after their dog. Actioned 18 March 2026 |
What members in Watling are saying are the issues in the area:
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