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	Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in areas where concerns have been raised about speeding and antisocial driving. Drivers found committing offences are dealt with appropriately, while others may be given advice to encourage safer and more responsible driving. This ongoing enforcement activity helps improve road safety, reduce dangerous driving and respond to concerns raised by local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers regularly patrol known hotspot locations for the use of illegal and nuisance motorcycles. Offenders were identified on 2 occasions, resulting in brief pursuits; however, those involved were not apprehended. Work to identify and prosecute offenders remains ongoing through intelligence gathering and partnership working. To support enforcement efforts, media appeals have also been issued to local residents, encouraging the submission of information, photographs, video footage, and other evidence that may assist officers in identifying those responsible and taking appropriate action. Actioned 30 September 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have undertaken targeted patrols across the ward to deter and identify individuals responsible for fly-tipping offences. During the last 3 months, 1 report of fly-tipping has been recorded within the ward. The matter was reviewed and dealt with in partnership with the relevant agencies where appropriate. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in areas where concerns have been raised about speeding and antisocial driving. Drivers found committing offences are dealt with appropriately, while others may be given advice to encourage safer and more responsible driving. This ongoing enforcement activity helps improve road safety, reduce dangerous driving and respond to concerns raised by local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers regularly patrol known hotspot locations for the use of illegal and nuisance motorcycles. Offenders were identified on 2 occasions, resulting in brief pursuits; however, those involved were not apprehended. Work to identify and prosecute offenders remains ongoing through intelligence gathering and partnership working.

To support enforcement efforts, media appeals have also been issued to local residents, encouraging the submission of information, photographs, video footage, and other evidence that may assist officers in identifying those responsible and taking appropriate action.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have undertaken targeted patrols across the ward to deter and identify individuals responsible for fly-tipping offences. During the last 3 months, 1 report of fly-tipping has been recorded within the ward. The matter was reviewed and dealt with in partnership with the relevant agencies where appropriate.

Actioned 30 September 2026