Strood 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

Neve Paterson

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
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance and 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
Homelessness/begging. 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. Issued 03 February 2026	We carried out a Medway‑wide operation to tackle people using bikes and other vehicles in a dangerous or antisocial way. Officers spoke to riders to explain how to stay safe and avoid causing problems in the community. Where needed, Section 59 warnings were issued. A Section 59 warning is used when a vehicle is driven in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized. Officers worked closely with Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), using a dedicated antisocial behaviour vehicle to help prevent problems and keep neighbourhoods safe. Actioned 24 March 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 03 February 2026	We carried out a Medway‑wide operation to tackle people using bikes and other vehicles in a dangerous or antisocial way. Officers spoke to riders to explain how to stay safe and avoid causing problems in the community. Where needed, Section 59 warnings were issued to drivers riding antisocially. A Section 59 warning is used when a vehicle is driven in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized. Officers worked closely with Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), using a dedicated antisocial behaviour vehicle to disrupt issues quickly and help keep neighbourhoods safe. Actioned 24 March 2026
Drug dealing and drug taking. Issued 03 February 2026	We carried out a Medway‑wide operation to tackle people using bikes and other vehicles in a dangerous or antisocial way. Officers spoke to riders to explain how to stay safe and avoid causing problems in the community. Where needed, Section 59 warnings were issued. A Section 59 warning is used when a vehicle is driven in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized. Officers worked closely with Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), using a dedicated antisocial behaviour vehicle to help prevent problems and keep neighbourhoods safe. Actioned 24 March 2026

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

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance and nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Homelessness/begging.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 February 2026

We carried out a Medway‑wide operation to tackle people using bikes and other vehicles in a dangerous or antisocial way. Officers spoke to riders to explain how to stay safe and avoid causing problems in the community.

Where needed, Section 59 warnings were issued. A Section 59 warning is used when a vehicle is driven in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized.

Officers worked closely with Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), using a dedicated antisocial behaviour vehicle to help prevent problems and keep neighbourhoods safe.

Actioned 24 March 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 03 February 2026

We carried out a Medway‑wide operation to tackle people using bikes and other vehicles in a dangerous or antisocial way. Officers spoke to riders to explain how to stay safe and avoid causing problems in the community.

Where needed, Section 59 warnings were issued to drivers riding antisocially. A Section 59 warning is used when a vehicle is driven in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized.

Officers worked closely with Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), using a dedicated antisocial behaviour vehicle to disrupt issues quickly and help keep neighbourhoods safe.

Actioned 24 March 2026

Drug dealing and drug taking.

Issued 03 February 2026

Actioned 24 March 2026

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