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 (Kent Police, Police Constable, Medway Neighbourhood Policing Team)

David Mills

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

E-scooters / E-bikes.

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

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

Vehicle crime.

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

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

What members in Rainham South West are saying are the issues in the area:

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