Trench

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

Trench Local Policing Team

Philip Burns

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have continued to conduct high-visibility patrols throughout the Trench ward using foot patrols, cycle patrols, and marked and unmarked police vehicles. These patrols aim to deter antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance to residents, and address concerns raised by the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have undertaken educational engagement with young people regarding the lawful and responsible use of e-scooters and e-bikes. This work seeks to raise awareness of legal requirements and reduce incidents of antisocial riding within the area. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have maintained close liaison with the Neighbourhood Task Force (NTF) regarding reports and intelligence linked to suspected drug dealing. Information sharing and joint working continue to support an intelligence-led approach to identifying offenders and disrupting criminal activity within the ward. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have continued to conduct high-visibility patrols throughout the Trench ward using foot patrols, cycle patrols, and marked and unmarked police vehicles. These patrols aim to deter antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance to residents, and address concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have undertaken educational engagement with young people regarding the lawful and responsible use of e-scooters and e-bikes. This work seeks to raise awareness of legal requirements and reduce incidents of antisocial riding within the area.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have maintained close liaison with the Neighbourhood Task Force (NTF) regarding reports and intelligence linked to suspected drug dealing.

Information sharing and joint working continue to support an intelligence-led approach to identifying offenders and disrupting criminal activity within the ward.

Actioned 30 September 2026