Watling
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.
WatlingLocal Policing Team

Gary Morris
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Road safety. 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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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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Road safety issues. Issued 13 April 2026 |
Officers have carried out highly visible speed checks at locations where speeding has been a concern. This work has been supported by speed indicator devices and Community Speedwatch, a scheme where trained local volunteers monitor vehicle speeds and share information with the police. Actioned 20 July 2026 |
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Drug dealing. Issued 13 April 2026 |
Through a combination of visible neighbourhood policing and information gathered from local residents and partner organisations, officers identified and targeted suspected criminal activity in the area. Actioned 20 July 2026 |
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Criminal damage. Issued 13 April 2026 |
We increased police patrols in areas that residents had identified as a concern and reviewed recent reports to better understand local issues. We also worked with partner organisations to support crime prevention measures, including CCTV coverage and improvements to street lighting. Actioned 20 July 2026 |
What members in Watling are saying are the issues in the area:
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