Tankerton

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

Harrison Clark

Police constable

Jordon Powell

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Highways obstructions. Issued 15 October 2025	PC Powell is aware of highway obstructions linked mainly to the Tesco loading bay and the Tankerton Circus roundabout, where delivery vehicles often stop near the zebra crossing to deliver to the off‑licence. PC Powell is liaising with the Council Parking Enforcement Team regarding possible enforcement. Speedwatch volunteers have also provided images of the vehicles involved, which will be passed to the council. Actioned 19 January 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 15 October 2025	Local officers have been focusing on speeding and nuisance vehicles in the Whitstable area. Speed checks have been carried out in known hotspot locations, and Speedwatch volunteers continue to monitor key roads where speeding is a concern. Officers recently issued several Section 59 antisocial behaviour warnings to drivers and vehicles in Whitstable. A Section 59 warning is a formal notice given when a vehicle is used in a way that causes alarm, distress or nuisance. If the same vehicle or driver is involved in further antisocial behaviour within 12 months, the vehicle can be seized by the police. Actioned 19 January 2026
Homeless antisocial behaviour and vagrancy. Issued 15 October 2025	PC Powell is aware of previous homelessness and vagrancy concerns in Tankerton, including a man who had been staying outside the parade of shops. Officers issued a Community Protection Warning. This is a formal warning given when someone’s behaviour is having a negative impact on the community, and it explains what needs to change. When the behaviour continued, a Community Protection Notice was issued. A Community Protection Notice is a legal order that requires a person to stop certain behaviour, or to take steps to prevent it happening again. Further breaches of this notice led to several arrests, as required by law. Whenever tents or signs of rough sleeping are found, officers immediately notify StreetLink and the council so that the individual can be offered help and support. PC Powell also keeps in regular contact with local organisations and residents to make sure he is aware of anyone who may be homeless or at risk, so they can be signposted to the right services. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Highways obstructions.

Issued 15 October 2025

PC Powell is aware of highway obstructions linked mainly to the Tesco loading bay and the Tankerton Circus roundabout, where delivery vehicles often stop near the zebra crossing to deliver to the off‑licence. PC Powell is liaising with the Council Parking Enforcement Team regarding possible enforcement. Speedwatch volunteers have also provided images of the vehicles involved, which will be passed to the council.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 October 2025

Local officers have been focusing on speeding and nuisance vehicles in the Whitstable area. Speed checks have been carried out in known hotspot locations, and Speedwatch volunteers continue to monitor key roads where speeding is a concern.

Officers recently issued several Section 59 antisocial behaviour warnings to drivers and vehicles in Whitstable. A Section 59 warning is a formal notice given when a vehicle is used in a way that causes alarm, distress or nuisance. If the same vehicle or driver is involved in further antisocial behaviour within 12 months, the vehicle can be seized by the police.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Homeless antisocial behaviour and vagrancy.

Issued 15 October 2025

PC Powell is aware of previous homelessness and vagrancy concerns in Tankerton, including a man who had been staying outside the parade of shops. Officers issued a Community Protection Warning. This is a formal warning given when someone’s behaviour is having a negative impact on the community, and it explains what needs to change.
When the behaviour continued, a Community Protection Notice was issued. A Community Protection Notice is a legal order that requires a person to stop certain behaviour, or to take steps to prevent it happening again. Further breaches of this notice led to several arrests, as required by law.

Whenever tents or signs of rough sleeping are found, officers immediately notify StreetLink and the council so that the individual can be offered help and support. PC Powell also keeps in regular contact with local organisations and residents to make sure he is aware of anyone who may be homeless or at risk, so they can be signposted to the right services.

Actioned 19 January 2026

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