Teynham and Lynsted

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

Richard Divers

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Fly-tipping. Issued 30 October 2025	We’re working closely with Swale Council’s Environmental Response Team to identify those responsible and take action to keep our area clean and safe. Actioned 19 January 2026
Theft, shoplifting. Issued 30 October 2025	Proactive policing has led to several arrests and the use of appropriate police powers. PC Divers is engaging with local businesses and local councillors, offering reassurance to the community. Actioned 19 January 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 30 October 2025	We’ve increased high‑visibility patrols and carried out regular speed checks. Drivers breaking the law are being dealt with using full policing powers. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Fly-tipping.

Issued 30 October 2025

We’re working closely with Swale Council’s Environmental Response Team to identify those responsible and take action to keep our area clean and safe.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Theft, shoplifting.

Issued 30 October 2025

Proactive policing has led to several arrests and the use of appropriate police powers. PC Divers is engaging with local businesses and local councillors, offering reassurance to the community.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 30 October 2025

We’ve increased high‑visibility patrols and carried out regular speed checks. Drivers breaking the law are being dealt with using full policing powers.

Actioned 19 January 2026

What members in Teynham and Lynsted are saying are the issues in the area:

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