St Mary's Island

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

St Mary's Island Local Policing Team

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

Izzi Ranaweera

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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

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

Drug dealing/taking.

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 issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in the area to improve road safety and provide reassurance to residents. Local officers work closely with St Mary's Island Primary School, engaging with parents and carers to address concerns about road safety, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times. Through ongoing patrols, community engagement and partnership working, officers continue to promote safer driving and help improve safety for everyone using local roads.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in Chatham Maritime, Dockside and on St Mary's Island to address antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to residents. Patrols are focused on areas where concerns have been raised and help officers identify issues, engage with the community and take action where necessary.

The dedicated officer for the area also carries out regular visits to known hotspot locations and works closely with residents and partner organisations to address ongoing concerns. As part of this work, a Community Protection Notice (CPN) has been issued to a resident responsible for persistent antisocial behaviour. A Community Protection Notice is a legal notice that requires a person to stop behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. Failure to comply can lead to further enforcement action. Through ongoing patrols, engagement and enforcement activity, officers continue to work to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve community safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles in St Mary's Island through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. During one patrol, a nuisance motorcycle being used in an antisocial manner was identified and the registered owner was issued with a Section 59 warning. A Section 59 warning can be issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle may be seized by police. Officers also gather and develop intelligence during patrols, helping to identify offenders and support proactive enforcement activity by specialist policing teams. Through ongoing patrols and partnership working, officers continue to address concerns raised by residents and improve community safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in St Mary's Island are saying are the issues in the area:

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