West Bay
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.
Samuel Hodge
Police constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Dog fouling. Issued 15 October 2025 |
Dog fouling has been reported as an ongoing issue in the area, but no locations have been identified as high‑impact hotspots. Residents are encouraged to report incidents directly to the council, as dog fouling is a council‑led matter. Formal reports help the council’s environmental enforcement team take the right action. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
|
E-scooters/nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 October 2025 |
Kent Police has received no calls in relation to nuisance vehicles or motorbikes, but we are aware that issues are still ongoing from local engagement. High visibility patrolling will continue in the area to target the problem. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
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Road safety issues. Issued 15 October 2025 |
In December, officers conducted a number of road safety checks at key locations in Herne Bay, with the assistance of Speedwatch and the Roads Policing Unit. Key locations were targeted and the speed camera was used along Western Esplanade. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
What members in West Bay are saying are the issues in the area:
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