Rochester West and Borstal

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

Rochester West and Borstal Local Policing Team

Heather Greenwood

Police constable

Jack Coverley-Saich

Police Constable

Neve Paterson

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-Scooters/ E-Bikes. Issued 07 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 07 October 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 07 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 07 October 2026
Shoplifting. Issued 07 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 07 October 2026
E-scooters/Bikes. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers across Medway continue to tackle the illegal use of privately owned e-scooters on roads, pavements and in public spaces. Several e-scooters and electric bikes have been seized because they were being used without the required insurance. In one case, a rider was prosecuted for driving without insurance, driving without a licence and failing to stop when requested by police. Officers have also issued fines for breaches of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). A PSPO is a legal power used by councils to address behaviour that has a negative impact on the local community. Breaching the conditions of a PSPO can result in a fixed penalty notice or prosecution. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers are continuing to target people who use vehicles illegally, ride dangerously, cause antisocial behaviour, or drive without the required licence or insurance. Information provided by local residents is helping officers identify areas where these issues are most common, allowing patrols to focus on known hotspots. This targeted activity helps improve road safety, reduce nuisance behaviour and address concerns raised by the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 20 July 2026	Tackling antisocial behaviour remains a priority for neighbourhood policing teams across Medway. Officers carry out regular high-visibility patrols in areas identified through reports from residents, including town centres, housing estates and other locations where concerns have been raised. Police work closely with Medway Council, housing providers and youth services to address the causes of antisocial behaviour and support those involved in it. Where necessary, enforcement action may be taken, including the use of dispersal orders, which require people involved in antisocial behaviour to leave an area for a set period. Officers may also issue Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices, which are used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. In the most serious cases, a Criminal Behaviour Order may be sought through the courts to place restrictions on an individual's behaviour. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents, as this information helps police identify problem areas and target resources where they are needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-Scooters/ E-Bikes.

Issued 07 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 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Shoplifting.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

E-scooters/Bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers across Medway continue to tackle the illegal use of privately owned e-scooters on roads, pavements and in public spaces. Several e-scooters and electric bikes have been seized because they were being used without the required insurance. In one case, a rider was prosecuted for driving without insurance, driving without a licence and failing to stop when requested by police. Officers have also issued fines for breaches of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). A PSPO is a legal power used by councils to address behaviour that has a negative impact on the local community. Breaching the conditions of a PSPO can result in a fixed penalty notice or prosecution.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers are continuing to target people who use vehicles illegally, ride dangerously, cause antisocial behaviour, or drive without the required licence or insurance. Information provided by local residents is helping officers identify areas where these issues are most common, allowing patrols to focus on known hotspots. This targeted activity helps improve road safety, reduce nuisance behaviour and address concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 20 July 2026

Tackling antisocial behaviour remains a priority for neighbourhood policing teams across Medway. Officers carry out regular high-visibility patrols in areas identified through reports from residents, including town centres, housing estates and other locations where concerns have been raised. Police work closely with Medway Council, housing providers and youth services to address the causes of antisocial behaviour and support those involved in it. Where necessary, enforcement action may be taken, including the use of dispersal orders, which require people involved in antisocial behaviour to leave an area for a set period. Officers may also issue Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices, which are used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. In the most serious cases, a Criminal Behaviour Order may be sought through the courts to place restrictions on an individual's behaviour. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents, as this information helps police identify problem areas and target resources where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026