Pilgrims with Ightham

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

Pilgrims with Ightham Local Policing Team

Dylan Mcelligott

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
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
Nuisance motorcycles. 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
Nuisance motorbikes. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycle activity within the parish through targeted patrols in areas where concerns have been reported. Local officers are working closely with residents and landowners to gather information and identify those responsible. CCTV, dashcam footage and other evidence are also being reviewed to help build a clearer picture of offending and support investigations. Where sufficient evidence is available, enforcement action will be taken. This may include identifying offenders, issuing warnings or pursuing prosecutions where appropriate. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents and providing any footage or information they may have. Information from the public plays an important role in helping officers identify those involved and take action to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve safety within the community Actioned 02 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Road safety remains a priority, and officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in response to concerns about speeding and driving standards raised by residents. During these patrols, a number of vehicles have been stopped and drivers spoken to where concerns have been identified. Alongside enforcement, officers provide road safety advice and education to encourage safer driving. Where offences are detected, enforcement action is taken. This may include the issuing of a Traffic Offence Report, which is a formal report used when a driver is suspected of committing a road traffic offence. This balanced approach aims to improve driver behaviour, reduce risks on the road network and reassure the community that road safety concerns are being actively addressed. Actioned 02 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have increased high-visibility patrols in areas where antisocial behaviour has been reported, helping to deter offending and provide reassurance to local residents. Officers continue to work closely with schools, partner agencies and specialist youth teams to identify those involved and understand the factors contributing to their behaviour. This partnership approach helps ensure that issues are addressed at an early stage wherever possible. Where individuals are identified, a range of measures may be used, including advice, support and diversionary activities designed to encourage positive behaviour. Where necessary, enforcement action may also be taken. This can include Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices, which are formal measures used to tackle behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community. By working together with partners and the community, officers aim to prevent further incidents, reduce the impact of antisocial behaviour and help keep the parish a safe place to live and visit. Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

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

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Nuisance motorbikes.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycle activity within the parish through targeted patrols in areas where concerns have been reported.

Local officers are working closely with residents and landowners to gather information and identify those responsible. CCTV, dashcam footage and other evidence are also being reviewed to help build a clearer picture of offending and support investigations.

Where sufficient evidence is available, enforcement action will be taken. This may include identifying offenders, issuing warnings or pursuing prosecutions where appropriate.

Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents and providing any footage or information they may have. Information from the public plays an important role in helping officers identify those involved and take action to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve safety within the community

Actioned 02 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Road safety remains a priority, and officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in response to concerns about speeding and driving standards raised by residents.

During these patrols, a number of vehicles have been stopped and drivers spoken to where concerns have been identified. Alongside enforcement, officers provide road safety advice and education to encourage safer driving.

Where offences are detected, enforcement action is taken. This may include the issuing of a Traffic Offence Report, which is a formal report used when a driver is suspected of committing a road traffic offence.

This balanced approach aims to improve driver behaviour, reduce risks on the road network and reassure the community that road safety concerns are being actively addressed.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have increased high-visibility patrols in areas where antisocial behaviour has been reported, helping to deter offending and provide reassurance to local residents.

Officers continue to work closely with schools, partner agencies and specialist youth teams to identify those involved and understand the factors contributing to their behaviour. This partnership approach helps ensure that issues are addressed at an early stage wherever possible.

Where individuals are identified, a range of measures may be used, including advice, support and diversionary activities designed to encourage positive behaviour. Where necessary, enforcement action may also be taken. This can include Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices, which are formal measures used to tackle behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community.

By working together with partners and the community, officers aim to prevent further incidents, reduce the impact of antisocial behaviour and help keep the parish a safe place to live and visit.

Actioned 02 July 2026