Walland & Denge Marsh

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

Steve Putland

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 03 October 2025	Officers have charged two individuals with drug‑driving, issued several Traffic Offence Reports, and given warnings under Section 59 of the Road Traffic Act to address antisocial driving. A Section 59 warning is issued when a vehicle is driven in a way that causes, or is likely to cause, alarm, distress or annoyance. If the same person reoffends within 12 months, their vehicle can be seized. We now have access to a speed‑detection device and will be carrying out speed‑enforcement operations. A recent My Community Voice (MCV) update, an online messaging service used by Kent Police to share local information directly with resident, was issued to remind road users about road safety and speeding. Actioned 19 January 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 October 2025	Youths involved in antisocial behaviour have been identified in Brookland, and officers have carried out home visits to speak with parents about the issues. This has contributed to a reduction in the number of calls we receive. Lydd has also seen a decrease in reports of antisocial behaviour. The Child Centred Policing Team has been visiting Lydd Primary School regularly to help educate children about positive behaviour and the impact of their actions. Actioned 19 January 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 03 October 2025	Officers are carrying out high‑visibility foot patrols to help identify those responsible. However, enforcement powers for these offences sit with the district council rather than the police. We are aware the issue is continuing and will keep working closely with the community to help identify offenders. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 03 October 2025

Officers have charged two individuals with drug‑driving, issued several Traffic Offence Reports, and given warnings under Section 59 of the Road Traffic Act to address antisocial driving. A Section 59 warning is issued when a vehicle is driven in a way that causes, or is likely to cause, alarm, distress or annoyance. If the same person reoffends within 12 months, their vehicle can be seized.

We now have access to a speed‑detection device and will be carrying out speed‑enforcement operations.

A recent My Community Voice (MCV) update, an online messaging service used by Kent Police to share local information directly with resident, was issued to remind road users about road safety and speeding.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 October 2025

Youths involved in antisocial behaviour have been identified in Brookland, and officers have carried out home visits to speak with parents about the issues. This has contributed to a reduction in the number of calls we receive. Lydd has also seen a decrease in reports of antisocial behaviour.

The Child Centred Policing Team has been visiting Lydd Primary School regularly to help educate children about positive behaviour and the impact of their actions.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 October 2025

Officers are carrying out high‑visibility foot patrols to help identify those responsible. However, enforcement powers for these offences sit with the district council rather than the police. We are aware the issue is continuing and will keep working closely with the community to help identify offenders.

Actioned 19 January 2026

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