Chatham Central & Brompton

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

Chatham Central & Brompton Local Policing Team

Aaron Hall

Police Constable

Bradley Ford

Police Constable

Cydne Smith

Police Constable

Megan Phipps

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Street drinking. 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
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
Drug taking. Issued 20 July 2026	In response to concerns about drug use in public places, officers have carried out regular patrols in areas where issues have been reported. During these patrols, officers have engaged with people suspected of drug misuse and challenged behaviour that has been causing concern for local residents and businesses. Where there are legal grounds to do so, officers may stop and search individuals and take appropriate action in relation to any drug-related offences. Information gathered is used to support wider policing activity and help identify repeat offenders. Officers also carry out regular checks of locations where evidence of drug use has previously been found so that any new issues can be identified and addressed at an early stage. In addition to enforcement activity, officers work with vulnerable people affected by substance misuse and signpost them to support services where appropriate, recognising that long-term solutions often require both support and enforcement. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 20 July 2026	Drug dealing remains a concern for the local community, and officers continue to carry out patrols in areas where suspicious activity has been reported. Officers work closely with residents, shop staff and business owners to gather information about suspected drug-related activity and encourage people to continue reporting any concerns. Information gathered through patrols and community engagement helps police build intelligence, support investigations and target enforcement activity where needed. Regular patrols are carried out in locations linked to suspected drug dealing to gather information, disrupt criminal behaviour and provide reassurance to local people. Officers also work with partner organisations to help support vulnerable people affected by issues such as substance misuse and street begging. Through a visible presence and ongoing engagement with the community, officers aim to deter offending, respond to local concerns and help keep the area safe. Actioned 30 September 2026
Homelessness/begging. Issued 20 July 2026	Concerns about begging have been raised by residents and local businesses, particularly in busy areas of the town centre. Officers have carried out regular patrols and spoken with people involved to better understand their circumstances and any support they may need. This has helped identify vulnerable people who may be experiencing homelessness, substance misuse issues or other personal difficulties. Where appropriate, information has been shared with support organisations and outreach services to help individuals access available assistance. Officers have also monitored reports of aggressive or persistent begging and provided reassurance to affected businesses. Where behaviour has become antisocial or involved a criminal offence, appropriate action has been taken. Through regular patrols and ongoing engagement, officers aim to reduce the impact on the wider community while supporting those who may need help. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Street drinking.

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

Actioned 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 20 July 2026

In response to concerns about drug use in public places, officers have carried out regular patrols in areas where issues have been reported. During these patrols, officers have engaged with people suspected of drug misuse and challenged behaviour that has been causing concern for local residents and businesses. Where there are legal grounds to do so, officers may stop and search individuals and take appropriate action in relation to any drug-related offences. Information gathered is used to support wider policing activity and help identify repeat offenders.

Officers also carry out regular checks of locations where evidence of drug use has previously been found so that any new issues can be identified and addressed at an early stage. In addition to enforcement activity, officers work with vulnerable people affected by substance misuse and signpost them to support services where appropriate, recognising that long-term solutions often require both support and enforcement.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 20 July 2026

Drug dealing remains a concern for the local community, and officers continue to carry out patrols in areas where suspicious activity has been reported. Officers work closely with residents, shop staff and business owners to gather information about suspected drug-related activity and encourage people to continue reporting any concerns. Information gathered through patrols and community engagement helps police build intelligence, support investigations and target enforcement activity where needed. Regular patrols are carried out in locations linked to suspected drug dealing to gather information, disrupt criminal behaviour and provide reassurance to local people. Officers also work with partner organisations to help support vulnerable people affected by issues such as substance misuse and street begging. Through a visible presence and ongoing engagement with the community, officers aim to deter offending, respond to local concerns and help keep the area safe.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Homelessness/begging.

Issued 20 July 2026

Concerns about begging have been raised by residents and local businesses, particularly in busy areas of the town centre. Officers have carried out regular patrols and spoken with people involved to better understand their circumstances and any support they may need. This has helped identify vulnerable people who may be experiencing homelessness, substance misuse issues or other personal difficulties. Where appropriate, information has been shared with support organisations and outreach services to help individuals access available assistance. Officers have also monitored reports of aggressive or persistent begging and provided reassurance to affected businesses. Where behaviour has become antisocial or involved a criminal offence, appropriate action has been taken. Through regular patrols and ongoing engagement, officers aim to reduce the impact on the wider community while supporting those who may need help.

Actioned 30 September 2026