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.

in an emergency, call 999
call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh Local Policing Team

Jamie White

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Burglary. Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Road safety remains a priority in Birling, Leybourne and Ryarsh. Over the last 3 months, officers have carried out regular high-visibility patrols using both marked and unmarked police vehicles, as well as foot patrols in locations identified through community concerns and local intelligence. Speed checks have taken place across the ward to address concerns about speeding and driving standards. Where offences have been identified, drivers have been dealt with through enforcement action or educational advice. This ongoing work aims to improve road safety, reduce risks to pedestrians and other road users, and reassure residents that concerns about speeding and unsafe driving are being actively addressed. Officers will continue to monitor the area and take action where necessary. Actioned 02 July 2026
Burglary Issued 15 April 2026	There have been 3 reported burglaries in Birling, Leybourne and Ryarsh during the past 3 months. In response, officers have carried out high-visibility patrols in affected areas to provide reassurance and help deter further offences. Residents have also been given crime prevention advice, including ways to improve home security and guidance on reporting suspicious activity. Patrols have focused on identifying suspicious vehicles and individuals in residential areas, while local officers continue to monitor crime trends and community intelligence to help direct patrols and target activity where it is needed most. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent and detect burglary offences. Actioned 02 July 2026
Catapults. Issued 15 April 2026	The use of catapults remains a concern within the ward, with three related incidents reported during the last 3 months. In response, officers have carried out targeted patrols and spoken with local residents to gather information and identify those responsible. Where there are lawful grounds, officers have also carried out stop and searches. These searches have resulted in drugs being seized and other offences being identified. High-visibility patrols in hotspot areas help deter antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to local residents. Officers will continue to monitor reports, gather information and take appropriate action where concerns or offences are identified. Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Burglary.

Issued 20 July 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 20 July 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Road safety remains a priority in Birling, Leybourne and Ryarsh. Over the last 3 months, officers have carried out regular high-visibility patrols using both marked and unmarked police vehicles, as well as foot patrols in locations identified through community concerns and local intelligence.

Speed checks have taken place across the ward to address concerns about speeding and driving standards. Where offences have been identified, drivers have been dealt with through enforcement action or educational advice.

This ongoing work aims to improve road safety, reduce risks to pedestrians and other road users, and reassure residents that concerns about speeding and unsafe driving are being actively addressed. Officers will continue to monitor the area and take action where necessary.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Burglary

Issued 15 April 2026

There have been 3 reported burglaries in Birling, Leybourne and Ryarsh during the past 3 months.

In response, officers have carried out high-visibility patrols in affected areas to provide reassurance and help deter further offences. Residents have also been given crime prevention advice, including ways to improve home security and guidance on reporting suspicious activity.

Patrols have focused on identifying suspicious vehicles and individuals in residential areas, while local officers continue to monitor crime trends and community intelligence to help direct patrols and target activity where it is needed most.

Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent and detect burglary offences.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 15 April 2026

The use of catapults remains a concern within the ward, with three related incidents reported during the last 3 months.

In response, officers have carried out targeted patrols and spoken with local residents to gather information and identify those responsible. Where there are lawful grounds, officers have also carried out stop and searches. These searches have resulted in drugs being seized and other offences being identified.

High-visibility patrols in hotspot areas help deter antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to local residents. Officers will continue to monitor reports, gather information and take appropriate action where concerns or offences are identified.

Actioned 02 July 2026