Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
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.

Jamie White
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Road safety. 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. Actioned 15 April 2026 |
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Burglary 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. Actioned 15 April 2026 |
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Catapults. 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. Actioned 15 April 2026 |
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Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026 |
We are continuing to work with the local council to make the best use of CCTV to help monitor speeding and gather evidence. This helps build a clearer picture of problem locations and repeat behaviour. Actioned 30 March 2026 |
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Catapults. Issued 03 February 2026 |
Kent Police has received two reports involving catapults across the ward in the last three months. We encourage members of the public to continue reporting any incidents and to keep any photos or videos that may help officers identify those involved, as long as it is safe to do so. Actioned 30 March 2026 |
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Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 03 February 2026 |
Officers have worked with the Rural Task Force following reports of nuisance vehicles accessing farmland and causing damage to crops, fences and private land. Actioned 30 March 2026 |
What members in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh are saying are the issues in the area:
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Upcoming Events
Police Surgery - Birling, Ryarsh, Leybourne
- Leybourne Village Hall, Little Market Row, ME19 5QL
- 06/05/2026 17:30
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Police Surgery - Birling, Leybourne, Ryarsh
- Leybourne Village Hall, Little Market Row, ME19 5QL
- 04/06/2026 18:00
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