Hythe

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

Chris Stephens (Kent Police, Police Constable, Hythe Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Chris Stephens

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Youth involved antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have carried out proactive patrols in areas affected by youth‑related antisocial behaviour. This work has resulted in five young people being arrested for related offences.

Officers are also working closely with the local secondary school to help improve attendance and deliver educational sessions. This work aims to support young people, address underlying issues, and help prevent further offending.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Road safety.

Issued 03 February 2026

Community Speedwatch has been raised with the local council to help encourage the return of community volunteers to carry out regular speed checks in the area. The Kent and Medway Speedwatch van has also been deployed to support this work.

Information continues to be gathered about roads where speeding is a regular concern. This will help partner organisations consider whether 20 miles per hour limits may be suitable in certain locations.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Business crime.

Issued 03 February 2026

To help tackle business crime, officers continue to carry out regular uniformed patrols along the High Street and in surrounding retail areas.

Reports of shop theft and business burglaries have remained low during the first three months of 2026.

Actioned 31 March 2026

What members in Hythe are saying are the issues in the area:

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