Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow

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

Joshua Waterman

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers carried out a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act (the law covering drug offences), leading to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the seizure of drugs. Several people have also been stopped and searched following reports of drug use. Officers will continue proactive patrols in areas where issues have been identified. Actioned 16 June 2026
E-scooters and e-bikes. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers are targeting the antisocial use of bikes and e‑scooters through patrols and vehicle stops. Where offences are identified, riders are dealt with, including for driving without insurance. Actioned 16 June 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 April 2026	Nuisance vehicle operations have been carried out to prevent antisocial driving. These patrols help deter misuse of vehicles and keep the area safe. Actioned 16 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers carried out a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act (the law covering drug offences), leading to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the seizure of drugs.

Several people have also been stopped and searched following reports of drug use. Officers will continue proactive patrols in areas where issues have been identified.

Actioned 16 June 2026

E-scooters and e-bikes.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers are targeting the antisocial use of bikes and e‑scooters through patrols and vehicle stops.

Where offences are identified, riders are dealt with, including for driving without insurance.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 April 2026

Nuisance vehicle operations have been carried out to prevent antisocial driving.

These patrols help deter misuse of vehicles and keep the area safe.

Actioned 16 June 2026

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