Rainham South East

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

Christopher Snell (Kent Police, Police Constable, Medway neighbourhood beat officer)

Christopher Snell

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

E-scooters and e-bikes.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have been carrying out patrols in areas where e‑scooters and e‑bikes are known to be used.

During these patrols, riders are spoken to and given advice and warnings to help prevent antisocial behaviour.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have carried out targeted operations in Rainham using speed‑measuring equipment, leading to enforcement action against speeding drivers.

Ongoing patrols by local officers and specialist roads policing teams will continue to help prevent further offences and improve road safety.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers responded to reports of a nuisance motorcycle causing damage to vehicles and prevented the rider from leaving the scene.

The suspect was arrested and dealt with for a number of offences.

Actioned 16 June 2026

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

Latest Alerts

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Courier Fraud Warning – Please Read & Share

We are urging residents, particularly older members of our community and their families, to be awa...

Kent Police
19/06/2026 07:02:22

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Learning Disability Week - 15-21 June 2026

People with learning disabilities have a right to live their lives free from abuse, neglect and disc...

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18/06/2026 14:01:10

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Learning Disability Week - 15-21 June 2026

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17/06/2026 14:01:24

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Learning Disability Week - 15-21 June 2026

Did you know that there are nearly 60,000 people living in Kent and Medway that have a registered ...

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16/06/2026 14:00:36

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Learning Disability Week - 15 to 21 June

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15/06/2026 14:31:36

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Police Surgery Parkwood Green Car Park, Long Catlis Road. Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9PR : Sun 21 Jun 10:00

Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at Parkwood Green Car Park, Long Catlis Road, Gill...

Kent Police
14/06/2026 09:01:22

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KFAS Fraud Alerts X 6

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12/06/2026 16:17:42

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Violence against women and girls (VAWG) - Be behaviour aware

Good afternoon, We will be hosting two online VAWG Community Engagement Events on the following da...

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11/06/2026 14:31:19

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  • 27/06/2026 09:00
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Police Surgery Parkwood Green Car Park on Sunday 5th July 2026
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