The Meads
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.
The Meads Local Policing Team

Richard Hewes
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Nuisance vehicles. Issued 21 July 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. Actioned 21 July 2026 |
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Antisocial behaviour youths. Issued 21 July 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. Actioned 21 July 2026 |
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Drug taking. Issued 21 July 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. Actioned 21 July 2026 |
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Highway obstructions. Issued 13 April 2026 |
Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas where concerns about obstructive parking have been raised, including Vellum Drive. Work has also taken place with the local school to better understand the factors contributing to the issue and identify opportunities for improvement. Actioned 06 July 2026 |
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Drug taking. Issued 13 April 2026 |
In response to concerns about drug use and related activity, officers have carried out proactive patrols and area searches, including within the Community Woodland, to identify signs of drug-related offending and gather information about locations of concern. Actioned 06 July 2026 |
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Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 13 April 2026 |
Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in areas affected by nuisance motorcycle activity, including Knightsfield Road, Raite Green and Arch Park. These targeted patrols have helped reduce reports in some locations by providing a visible police presence and disrupting offending behaviour. Actioned 06 July 2026 |
What members in The Meads are saying are the issues in the area:
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