Meopham South & Vigo

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

Meopham South & Vigo Local Policing Team

Joanne Hammond

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
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
Nuisance motorcycles. 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
Road safety and speeding. 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
Catapults. Issued 21 July 2026	Concerns around the misuse of catapults remain a local priority, particularly during school holidays when reports have historically increased. To address this, officers have continued to carry out regular high-visibility patrols in Vigo and surrounding areas where incidents have previously been reported. These patrols help deter antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance to residents, and allow officers to engage with young people and the wider community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance vehicles (e-scooters and motorbikes). Issued 21 July 2026	Tackling the antisocial use of e-scooters, e-bikes and motorbikes remains a focus. In August, officers carried out a targeted operation in Vigo aimed at addressing nuisance vehicle use and related antisocial behaviour. During the operation, a number of enforcement actions were taken, including the issuing of fines under Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) and the seizure of several e-bikes and e-scooters being used unlawfully. The success of this operation means further enforcement activity is planned, and officers will continue to take action against those using vehicles irresponsibly or illegally. Actioned 30 September 2026
Burglaries and theft related offences. Issued 21 July 2026	Preventing burglary and theft remains a priority for local officers, especially during the autumn and winter months. Officers continue to carry out regular patrols and engage with residents to provide reassurance and deter criminal activity. Residents are encouraged to help protect their homes, outbuildings and vehicles by keeping them secure and reporting any suspicious activity. Working together with the community helps reduce opportunities for crime and keep local neighbourhoods safe. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

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

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Road safety and speeding.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Catapults.

Issued 21 July 2026

Concerns around the misuse of catapults remain a local priority, particularly during school holidays when reports have historically increased.

To address this, officers have continued to carry out regular high-visibility patrols in Vigo and surrounding areas where incidents have previously been reported. These patrols help deter antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance to residents, and allow officers to engage with young people and the wider community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance vehicles (e-scooters and motorbikes).

Issued 21 July 2026

Tackling the antisocial use of e-scooters, e-bikes and motorbikes remains a focus.

In August, officers carried out a targeted operation in Vigo aimed at addressing nuisance vehicle use and related antisocial behaviour. During the operation, a number of enforcement actions were taken, including the issuing of fines under Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) and the seizure of several e-bikes and e-scooters being used unlawfully.

The success of this operation means further enforcement activity is planned, and officers will continue to take action against those using vehicles irresponsibly or illegally.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Burglaries and theft related offences.

Issued 21 July 2026

Preventing burglary and theft remains a priority for local officers, especially during the autumn and winter months. Officers continue to carry out regular patrols and engage with residents to provide reassurance and deter criminal activity. Residents are encouraged to help protect their homes, outbuildings and vehicles by keeping them secure and reporting any suspicious activity. Working together with the community helps reduce opportunities for crime and keep local neighbourhoods safe.

Actioned 30 September 2026