Westgate

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

Westgate Local Policing Team

Alex James

Police Constable

Ashley Mcmahan

Police Constable

Emily Jones

Police Constable

Katie Harris

Police Constable

Lee Pitcher

Police Constable

Paul Thomas

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
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
E-scooters/E-bikes. 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
Highways obstructions. Issued 22 April 2026	We have been working closely with the council's Parking Enforcement Team to address parking concerns in the area. During morning delivery periods, officers engage with drivers and provide advice on safe and considerate parking and loading practices. The aim is to ensure the High Street remains accessible for everyone, including pedestrians, wheelchair users, people with pushchairs, cyclists and other road users. This partnership approach helps to reduce obstructions, improve safety and keep the High Street welcoming and accessible for residents, businesses and visitors. Actioned 30 June 2026
Homelessness. Issued 22 April 2026	We continue to work closely with Canterbury City Council and Catching Lives to support vulnerable people within the city centre. This partnership work includes helping individuals who are experiencing homelessness and ensuring they can access the support and services they need. Officers and partner agencies are also working together to develop long-term solutions to address ongoing issues affecting the Longmarket area. By taking a joined-up approach, partners aim to support vulnerable people while also addressing behaviour that can have a negative impact on local residents, businesses and visitors. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 22 April 2026	Following concerns raised about speeding on Whitstable Road and other roads surrounding the city centre, officers are arranging further speed checks to help improve road safety and address community concerns. These checks will help officers monitor vehicle speeds, engage with drivers and take enforcement action where appropriate. Road safety remains a priority, and information provided by residents helps police identify locations where speeding may be affecting the local community. Officers will continue to work with local people to identify problem areas and carry out targeted activity to encourage safer driving and make the roads safer for everyone. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

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

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Highways obstructions.

Issued 22 April 2026

We have been working closely with the council's Parking Enforcement Team to address parking concerns in the area. During morning delivery periods, officers engage with drivers and provide advice on safe and considerate parking and loading practices. The aim is to ensure the High Street remains accessible for everyone, including pedestrians, wheelchair users, people with pushchairs, cyclists and other road users. This partnership approach helps to reduce obstructions, improve safety and keep the High Street welcoming and accessible for residents, businesses and visitors.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Homelessness.

Issued 22 April 2026

We continue to work closely with Canterbury City Council and Catching Lives to support vulnerable people within the city centre. This partnership work includes helping individuals who are experiencing homelessness and ensuring they can access the support and services they need. Officers and partner agencies are also working together to develop long-term solutions to address ongoing issues affecting the Longmarket area. By taking a joined-up approach, partners aim to support vulnerable people while also addressing behaviour that can have a negative impact on local residents, businesses and visitors.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 22 April 2026

Following concerns raised about speeding on Whitstable Road and other roads surrounding the city centre, officers are arranging further speed checks to help improve road safety and address community concerns. These checks will help officers monitor vehicle speeds, engage with drivers and take enforcement action where appropriate. Road safety remains a priority, and information provided by residents helps police identify locations where speeding may be affecting the local community. Officers will continue to work with local people to identify problem areas and carry out targeted activity to encourage safer driving and make the roads safer for everyone.

Actioned 30 June 2026