Lordswood and Walderslade

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

Lordswood and Walderslade Local Policing Team

Harley Deards (Kent police, Police constable, Medway Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Harley Deards

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

E-Bikes / E-Scooters.

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

Nuisance youths / 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

Nuisance vehicles / road safety.

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

E-scooters/Bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle the illegal and antisocial use of e-bikes and e-scooters through targeted high-visibility patrols in areas where concerns have been raised. This proactive approach has resulted in a number of e-scooters and e-bikes being seized, with vehicles not returned where the legal requirements, such as insurance, were not met.

Officers are also taking steps to prevent further offences through education and engagement. Details of schools attended by young people involved have been gathered to support future visits, where officers will provide advice and raise awareness of the laws surrounding the use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Through ongoing patrols, enforcement activity and education, officers continue to work to improve road safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and help young people better understand their responsibilities when using these vehicles.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle the illegal and antisocial use of e-bikes and e-scooters through targeted high-visibility patrols in areas where concerns have been raised. This proactive activity has resulted in a number of e-bikes and e-scooters being seized, with several not being returned because they were being used without the legally required insurance.

Alongside enforcement activity, officers are taking steps to educate young people about the law surrounding the use of these vehicles. Details of schools attended by those involved have been identified to support future engagement visits, where officers will provide advice and raise awareness of the legislation relating to e-bikes and e-scooters.

Through ongoing patrols, enforcement and education, officers continue to address nuisance vehicle use, improve road safety and reduce antisocial behaviour within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Catapults.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to work with local communities to tackle wildlife crime and antisocial behaviour involving the misuse of catapults. Following reports of incidents involving wildlife being injured or killed, officers have identified a number of young people believed to be involved and are working with local schools to help establish their identities and address their behaviour. Once identified, appropriate action will be taken to prevent further offending and protect local wildlife.

Through ongoing partnership working with schools, residents and other agencies, officers continue to raise awareness of the impact that this behaviour can have on animals, the community and those involved. Patrols and engagement activity will continue, alongside enforcement action where appropriate, to deter offending and improve community safety. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents, as information from the public plays a vital role in helping officers identify those responsible and take positive action.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Lordswood and Walderslade are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

Message type icon

Phone Marking Event - Farmers Market : Sun 15 Nov 09:00

Dear Resident, On SUNDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2026, your local beat officers and local police commun...

Kent Police
09/11/2026 21:15:42

View Alert
Message type icon

Alcohol-Related Anti-Social Behaviour in Medway - Survey

Dear Local Residents, Have Your Say on Alcohol-Related Anti-Social Behaviour in Medway - Including...

Kent Police
07/11/2026 16:55:04

View Alert
Message type icon

Local Priorities Update

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti-social behaviour - general,...

Kent Police
07/11/2026 01:29:47

View Alert
Message type icon

National Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week 2026 - Evening Webinar

As part of Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week 2026, we’re inviting people across Kent and Medway to ...

Kent Police
05/11/2026 16:02:06

View Alert
Message type icon

Reports of Potential Impersonation of Age UK

Resident Good morning, We have been made aware of two recent incidents involving suspected sca...

Kent Police
05/11/2026 09:47:03

View Alert
Message type icon

Special Constabulary Halloween Patrols across Kent

Good morning, Our Special Constables were out supporting communities across Kent throughout the Ha...

Kent Police
03/11/2026 08:26:13

View Alert
Message type icon

Local Priorities Anti-social behaviour - general Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti-social behaviour - general,...

Kent Police
03/11/2026 08:17:24

View Alert
Message type icon

Bike Safety & Security Engagement Event at Strood Retail Park

Do you ride a cycle or a motor bike in Medway, either for work, commuting or leisure? Come and meet...

Kent Police
03/11/2026 08:17:18

View Alert

Upcoming Events

Police Surgery - Walderslade Village Outside CO-OP ME5 9LR - 1400 hours
  • Walderslade Village CO-OP, Walderslade Road, ME5 9LL
  • 12/11/2026 14:00
  • Add to calendar
Lordswood Kestrel Shops , Kestrel Rd, Chatham ME5 8TH - Police Surgery
  • Lordswood Kestrel Shops, Kestrel Road, ME5 8TH
  • 12/11/2026 15:10
  • Add to calendar
Phone Marking Event - Farmers Market
  • Blue Boar Lane Car Park - Short Stay, Blue Boar Lane, ME1 1PD
  • 15/11/2026 09:00
  • Add to calendar
Police Surgery - Friday 18th December at 1200 hours. Walderslade village library ME5 9LR.
  • Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade Road, ME5 9LR
  • 18/12/2026 12:00
  • Add to calendar
Lordswood Library, Kestrel Rd, Chatham ME5 8TH - Police Surgery
Police Drop In Surgery - 1200 hours - 363 Coffee Lounge, Walderslade
  • 363 Coffee Lounge, 363 Walderslade Road, ME5 9LL
  • 15/01/2027 12:00
  • Add to calendar
Police Drop In Surgery - Lordswood Library, Kestrel Rd, Chatham ME5 8TH - Friday 15th January at 1300 hours
Police Drop In Surgery - 363 Coffee Lounge, Walderslade - 1200 hours
  • 363 Coffee Lounge, 363 Walderslade Road, ME5 9LL
  • 19/02/2027 12:00
  • Add to calendar

Look up another Local Policing Team

Find your local Local Policing Team and be able to contact them directly by entering a street address or postcode below: