Westgate-on-Sea

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

Steven England (Kent Police, Police Constable, Thanet Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Steven England

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 November 2025

Kent Police is aware of reports of antisocial behaviour in the Westgate-on-Sea ward, mainly around Lymington Road Recreation Ground and Station Road. PC England works with the Child Centred Policing Team to identify those responsible and carries out regular high-visibility patrols in the area. The Kent County Council Community Warden also shares updates with PC England about any reports received. Kent Police have a range of powers to tackle antisocial behaviour, and these will be used where appropriate.

Actioned 15 December 2025

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 03 November 2025

Kent Police is aware of multiple reports of shoplifting in Westgate-on-Sea targeting local retail premises. We recently held a community engagement event with the Kent County Council Community Warden at a shop on Station Road. PC England carries out high-visibility patrols to deter crime and uses stop-and-search powers and arrests where necessary. PC England also regularly reviews CCTV footage of shoplifting offences to identify suspects, which can lead to prosecution.

Actioned 15 December 2025

Vehicle crime.

Issued 03 November 2025

We have previously received reports of vehicle related crime in Westgate on Sea, including theft from motor vehicle, criminal damage and vehicle interference. PC England utilises the My Community Voice platform to provide useful crime prevention advice about securing your vehicle and property. PC England also undertakes regular patrolling in the area to act as a deterrent.

Actioned 15 December 2025

What members in Westgate-on-Sea are saying are the issues in the area:

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