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.

in an emergency, call 999
call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

WatlingLocal Policing Team

Michael Thetford

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters/bikes. 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. 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 21 July 2026
Drug dealing. 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. 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 21 July 2026
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. 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 21 July 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 14 April 2026	Targeted patrols have been carried out in areas such as Darland Banks and Gillingham Park, following reports of drug dealing. These patrols take place at different times of day to help disrupt activity and deter further offences. Actioned 30 June 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 14 April 2026	We continue to work with partner agencies to share information and report issues to the local authority, so enforcement action can be taken where needed. Actioned 30 June 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 14 April 2026	Following reports of fly‑tipping in the Darland Banks area, information was shared with partner agencies to clear the waste and investigate those responsible. Work is ongoing to identify suspects and take enforcement action where offences are identified. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters/bikes.

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.

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 21 July 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 21 July 2026

Actioned 21 July 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 July 2026

Actioned 21 July 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 14 April 2026

Targeted patrols have been carried out in areas such as Darland Banks and Gillingham Park, following reports of drug dealing.

These patrols take place at different times of day to help disrupt activity and deter further offences.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 14 April 2026

We continue to work with partner agencies to share information and report issues to the local authority, so enforcement action can be taken where needed.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 14 April 2026

Following reports of fly‑tipping in the Darland Banks area, information was shared with partner agencies to clear the waste and investigate those responsible.

Work is ongoing to identify suspects and take enforcement action where offences are identified.

Actioned 30 June 2026