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
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 25 November 2025	We are carrying out regular patrols on the Peninsula, focusing on the main spots where nuisance vehicles gather. We also have an upcoming operation with the Special Constabulary and the Beat Team. This will target the key times when these vehicles are most active on the Peninsula. Actioned 21 January 2026
Fly-tipping. Issued 25 November 2025	We have been working with the Environment Agency to help tackle fly tipping. Joint operations are now taking place every month to deal with this problem. We also pass on important information to the Environment Agency so they can act where needed. Actioned 21 January 2026
Drug usage. Issued 25 November 2025	We have been engaging with the housing authority and community to identify addresses or people involved. We are currently planning operations to deal with this and reduce the problem. Officers will continue to monitor these locations and take action to keep the community safe. Actioned 21 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 25 November 2025

We are carrying out regular patrols on the Peninsula, focusing on the main spots where nuisance vehicles gather. We also have an upcoming operation with the Special Constabulary and the Beat Team. This will target the key times when these vehicles are most active on the Peninsula.

Actioned 21 January 2026

Fly-tipping.

Issued 25 November 2025

We have been working with the Environment Agency to help tackle fly tipping. Joint operations are now taking place every month to deal with this problem. We also pass on important information to the Environment Agency so they can act where needed.

Actioned 21 January 2026

Drug usage.

Issued 25 November 2025

We have been engaging with the housing authority and community to identify addresses or people involved. We are currently planning operations to deal with this and reduce the problem. Officers will continue to monitor these locations and take action to keep the community safe.

Actioned 21 January 2026

What members in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow are saying are the issues in the area:

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