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

Harley Deards (Kent police, Police constable, Medway Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Harley Deards

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Drug taking.

Issued 03 February 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 03 February 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 03 February 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 03 February 2026

Antisocial behaviour general.

Issued 03 February 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 03 February 2026

What members in Chatham Central & Brompton are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Violence Against Women and Girls Walk and Talk : Sat 21 Feb 20:00

Dear Resident, On SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2026, Kent Police and Medway's Community Safety unit ...

Kent Police
16/02/2026 07:38:14

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

Resident Good afternoon, Please find attached 5 fraud alerts. Feel free to share with famil...

Kent Police
10/02/2026 16:39:32

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Coffee With A Cop - The Cannon, Brompton, Chatham ME75AS : Fri 20 Feb 11:00

Dear residents of Brompton and Chatham Central This is a reminder email that I will be holding a ...

Kent Police
06/02/2026 06:50:17

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

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Kent Police
02/02/2026 15:29:23

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Beat Officer Mobile Surgery - St Mary's Island : Fri 06 Feb 14:00

Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at Chatham Dockside Retail Park (Main Entrance) at...

Kent Police
01/02/2026 21:31:11

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Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Kent Police recorded 1,810 crimes in one year where both the victim and perpetrator were under 16 a...

Kent Police
29/01/2026 10:43:50

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Coffee With A Cop - The Cannon, Brompton, ME75AS - Police Surgery : Fri 20 Mar 11:00

Dear residents of Chatham Central and Brompton, I will be holding a surgery at The Cannon, Brompt...

Kent Police
28/01/2026 07:00:55

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

Resident Good Afternoon, Please find attached 5 KFAS fraud alerts. Feel free to share with ...

Kent Police
26/01/2026 12:52:43

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