Roman

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

Roman Local Policing Team

Richard Divers (Kent Police, PC, Swale Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Richard Divers

PC

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Drug supply and possession.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 21 July 2026

Residents told us they were concerned about drug-related activity within the ward. In response, officers have carried out regular marked and unmarked patrols in identified hotspot locations, using community information and intelligence to focus activity where it is most needed. Officers continue to visit addresses linked to concerns, engage with residents and take positive action where appropriate. Through proactive patrols, intelligence gathering and partnership working, we remain committed to disrupting drug-related activity and keeping the community safe.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out regular patrols in areas where alcohol-related antisocial behaviour has been reported. We also conduct visits to local off-licences, working alongside partner agencies to ensure licensing conditions are being complied with. This joint approach helps prevent alcohol-related disorder and provides reassurance to local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 July 2026

Nuisance vehicles remain a priority for residents. Officers have conducted targeted patrols using both marked and unmarked police vehicles in known hotspot areas, including locations linked to reports of off-road motorcycles and e-scooters being used in an antisocial manner. Intelligence-led activity has resulted in positive action being taken against individuals linked to vehicle-related offending, with patrols focusing on disruption, enforcement and the seizure of vehicles where legislation permits. We will continue to act on information provided by the community to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve the quality of life for residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

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

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