Chatham Central & Brompton

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

Harley Deards

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug taking. Issued 04 November 2025	We have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the areas where drug use and dealing have been reported. We have gathered a lot of useful information to help us tackle the problem. Stop and searches are being conducted to prevent and identify those that are dealing or carrying drugs. We have a close relationship with Medway Housing and local housing teams. They share information about drug related issues, and we work together to deal with them. Actioned 21 January 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 04 November 2025	We have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the areas where drug use and dealing have been reported. We have gathered a lot of useful information to help us tackle the problem. Stop and searches are being conducted to prevent and identify those that are dealing or carrying drugs. We have a close relationship with Medway Housing and local housing teams. They share information about drug related issues, and we work together to deal with them. Actioned 21 January 2026
E-scooters and E-bikes. Issued 04 November 2025	E‑scooters have been seized when they were being used illegally. There has been visits to local schools and talking with people that are seen pushing e‑scooters. These friendly chats help explain the rules and stop offences before they happen. Actioned 21 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug taking.

Issued 04 November 2025

We have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the areas where drug use and dealing have been reported. We have gathered a lot of useful information to help us tackle the problem. Stop and searches are being conducted to prevent and identify those that are dealing or carrying drugs. We have a close relationship with Medway Housing and local housing teams. They share information about drug related issues, and we work together to deal with them.

Actioned 21 January 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 04 November 2025

Actioned 21 January 2026

E-scooters and E-bikes.

Issued 04 November 2025

E‑scooters have been seized when they were being used illegally. There has been visits to local schools and talking with people that are seen pushing e‑scooters. These friendly chats help explain the rules and stop offences before they happen.

Actioned 21 January 2026

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