Rainham South West

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

Rainham South West Local Policing Team

David Mills

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters/Bikes. Issued 20 July 2026	Following reports from the community, officers have carried out targeted patrols to identify people using e-scooters and electric bikes unlawfully. This has included speaking with riders, providing advice about the safe and legal use of these vehicles, and taking enforcement action where necessary. Several e-scooters and electric bikes have been seized because they were being used without the required insurance. Action has been taken where offences have been identified, helping to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 20 July 2026	High-visibility patrols have also focused on tackling nuisance motorcycles that cause problems for local communities. This work has included dealing with antisocial riding, motorcycles being used irresponsibly in public spaces, and riders committing traffic offences. Through proactive patrols and engagement with local residents, officers have taken action where offences have been identified. Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) fines have also been issued where appropriate. A PSPO is a legal power used by councils to address behaviour that has a negative impact on the local community. Breaching the conditions of a PSPO can result in a fixed penalty notice or further enforcement action. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 20 July 2026	Following concerns raised through community engagement and local meetings, officers have carried out a number of road safety checks across the area. Using speed detection equipment, officers have monitored vehicle speeds and spoken with motorists about the importance of driving safely and staying within the speed limit. Where appropriate, drivers may be given advice, education or enforcement action. This work aims to reduce speeding, improve road safety and help make local roads safer for everyone who lives, works and travels in the area. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters/Bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Following reports from the community, officers have carried out targeted patrols to identify people using e-scooters and electric bikes unlawfully. This has included speaking with riders, providing advice about the safe and legal use of these vehicles, and taking enforcement action where necessary. Several e-scooters and electric bikes have been seized because they were being used without the required insurance. Action has been taken where offences have been identified, helping to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

High-visibility patrols have also focused on tackling nuisance motorcycles that cause problems for local communities. This work has included dealing with antisocial riding, motorcycles being used irresponsibly in public spaces, and riders committing traffic offences. Through proactive patrols and engagement with local residents, officers have taken action where offences have been identified. Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) fines have also been issued where appropriate. A PSPO is a legal power used by councils to address behaviour that has a negative impact on the local community. Breaching the conditions of a PSPO can result in a fixed penalty notice or further enforcement action.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Following concerns raised through community engagement and local meetings, officers have carried out a number of road safety checks across the area. Using speed detection equipment, officers have monitored vehicle speeds and spoken with motorists about the importance of driving safely and staying within the speed limit. Where appropriate, drivers may be given advice, education or enforcement action. This work aims to reduce speeding, improve road safety and help make local roads safer for everyone who lives, works and travels in the area.

Actioned 30 September 2026