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

Maddison Sawyer (Kent Police, Police Constable, Medway Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Maddison Sawyer

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

E-scooters and e-bikes.

Issued 15 April 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 15 April 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 April 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 15 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance and catapults.

Issued 15 April 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 15 April 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

In February, a policing operation to deal with nuisance vehicles across Medway was undertaken. This included illegal or unsafe use of e‑scooters, e‑bikes and off‑road motorbikes, with extra attention given to the Walderslade and Lordswood areas.

More than 30 vehicles were taken off the road. Two off‑road motorbikes were also found on Kestrel Road, a location the community had repeatedly highlighted as a hotspot for antisocial behaviour involving bikes and e‑scooters. Since the operation, we have already seen a decrease in reports of antisocial behaviour in the area.

As part of this work, I also visited local schools to talk to young people about the dangers of riding off‑road bikes or scooters without insurance or a licence, helping them understand the risks and legal consequences.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 03 February 2026

I have been working hard to tackle drug problems in our area. This has included carrying out regular, visible patrols in locations where issues have been reported, speaking with local residents to gather information, and working with other services to help reduce drug dealing and the antisocial behaviour linked to it.

A range of policing powers have been used including stop and search, executing warrants and using dispersal powers, when needed. This has helped identify and deal with people involved in drug use and drug supply.

A key part of this work is protecting people who may be at risk. I speak with vulnerable individuals, refer them to support services and work with schools and youth groups to explain the dangers of drugs and crime.

Because of these efforts, we have seen fewer drug‑related reports in key areas, and many residents have told me they feel safer and better supported. I have also visited local schools to help young people understand the dangers of taking or carrying drugs.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 February 2026

In February, a policing operation to deal with nuisance vehicles across Medway was undertaken. This included illegal or unsafe use of e‑scooters, e‑bikes and off‑road motorbikes, with extra attention given to the Walderslade and Lordswood areas.

More than 30 vehicles were taken off the road. Two off‑road motorbikes were also found on Kestrel Road, a location the community had repeatedly highlighted as a hotspot for antisocial behaviour involving bikes and e‑scooters. Since the operation, we have already seen a decrease in reports of antisocial behaviour in the area.

As part of this work, I also visited local schools to talk to young people about the dangers of riding off‑road bikes or scooters without insurance or a licence, helping them understand the risks and legal consequences.

Actioned 17 March 2026

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

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