Sandwich
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.
Lauren Eyre-Jackson
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
|
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026 |
Road safety has been identified as a key priority in the Eastry ward, with concerns about speeding, unsafe driving and the safety of pedestrians. Kent Police will continue to carry out targeted patrols, speed checks and work with road users to encourage safer driving. Officers will also stop vehicles to check that drivers have the correct documents, such as a valid driving licence and insurance, and to make sure vehicles are safe and meet legal standards. By working with partner organisations, police will identify problem areas and take action against those who put others at risk. The community is encouraged to report concerns and share information to help address these issues. Actioned 10 June 2026 |
|
Drink/drug driving. Issued 14 April 2026 |
Drink and drug driving has been identified as a priority in the Sandwich ward due to the serious risk it poses to road users and the wider community. Kent Police will carry out proactive patrols, roadside checks and targeted operations to identify and prevent this type of offending. Officers can require drivers to provide a breath test for alcohol or a saliva test for drugs at the roadside, and action will be taken against anyone found to be over the legal limit. Actioned 10 June 2026 |
|
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 14 April 2026 |
Nuisance motorcycles have been identified as a priority in the Sandwich ward, as they can cause noise, disruption and put people at risk. Kent Police will carry out targeted patrols in areas where these issues are reported and take action against riders who are using vehicles illegally or in an antisocial way. This may include stopping vehicles and, where appropriate, seizing motorcycles. Actioned 10 June 2026 |
What members in Sandwich are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
Learning Disability Week - 15 to 21 June
It's Learning Disability Week! Understanding the challenges that people with a learning disability ...
KFAS Fraud Alerts X 6
Resident Good Afternoon, Please find attached 6 KFAS fraud alerts. Feel free to share with ...
Change to time of Drop-In Session with Local Beat Officer at Age Concern, Sandwich : Thu 18 Jun 14:00
Dear Resident, Due to operational demand I have had to change the timing of the surgery I am ...
Drop-in Session at Eastry Coffee Morning with the Local Beat Officer : Fri 19 Jun 10:00
Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at Eastry Coffee Morning, Eastry Village Hall betw...
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) - Be behaviour aware
Good afternoon, We will be hosting two online VAWG Community Engagement Events on the following da...
National Carers Week
Caring for someone covers lots of different things, from helping them with washing, dressing and eat...
Increase in Courier Fraud – Protect Yourself and Others
We are seeing a recent increase in courier fraud offences, particularly across the eastern side of t...
Drop-In Session with Local Beat Officer at Age Concern, Sandwich : Thu 18 Jun 10:00
Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at Age Concern Café, between 1000-1100 on Thursday...
Click here to see more Alerts
Upcoming Events
Drop-In Session with Local Beat Officer at Age Concern, Sandwich
- Age Concern, 15 Cattle Market, CT13 9AP
- 18/06/2026 14:00
- Add to calendar
Drop-in Session at The Pantry, Jubilee Centre, Sandwich
- Jubilee Centre , CT13 0QP
- 22/06/2026 12:45
- Add to calendar
Drop-in Session at The Pantry, Jubilee Centre, Sandwich
- Jubilee Centre , CT13 0QP
- 20/07/2026 12:00
- Add to calendar
Drop-in Session at The Pantry, Jubilee Centre, Sandwich
- The Jubilee Centre, Jubilee Road, CT13 0QP
- 20/07/2026 13:00
- Add to calendar
Drop-in Session at Age Concern, Sandwich with Local Beat Officer
- Age Concern, 15 Cattle Market, CT13 9AP
- 13/08/2026 10:00
- Add to calendar
Drop-in Session at The Pantry, Jubilee Centre, Sandwich
- The Jubilee Centre, Jubilee Road, CT13 0QP
- 17/08/2026 13:00
- Add to calendar
Look up another Local Policing Team
Find your local Local Policing Team and be able to contact them directly by entering a street address or postcode below: