Rainham South West

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

David Mills

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 21 November 2025	We have been carrying out speed checks in the area. We are also speaking with residents about setting up a Community Speedwatch Group, and this work is ongoing. Alongside this, our officers are doing high visibility patrols so people can easily see us in the area. Actioned 21 January 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 21 November 2025	We are patrolling areas where there are problems with antisocial behaviour, and we are speaking with victims to make sure they feel supported. We are also working with local businesses, schools, and the Child Centred Policing Team to help identify the young people involved. We are dealing with any offences we find and speaking with parents when needed. Actioned 21 January 2026
E-Scooter/E-Bikes. Issued 21 November 2025	We have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the area. We are working with the community to find out where illegal e‑scooters are being kept and who owns them, and we are dealing with any offences we find. This includes giving out Section 59 warnings and seizing scooters when needed. A Section 59 warning is a formal notice given when a vehicle is used in a way that is careless, inconsiderate, or causes alarm, distress, or annoyance. The warning lasts for 12 months, and if the same person or vehicle behaves in the same way again, the police can seize the vehicle. Actioned 21 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 21 November 2025

We have been carrying out speed checks in the area. We are also speaking with residents about setting up a Community Speedwatch Group, and this work is ongoing. Alongside this, our officers are doing high visibility patrols so people can easily see us in the area.

Actioned 21 January 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 21 November 2025

We are patrolling areas where there are problems with antisocial behaviour, and we are speaking with victims to make sure they feel supported. We are also working with local businesses, schools, and the Child Centred Policing Team to help identify the young people involved. We are dealing with any offences we find and speaking with parents when needed.

Actioned 21 January 2026

E-Scooter/E-Bikes.

Issued 21 November 2025

We have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the area. We are working with the community to find out where illegal e‑scooters are being kept and who owns them, and we are dealing with any offences we find. This includes giving out Section 59 warnings and seizing scooters when needed. A Section 59 warning is a formal notice given when a vehicle is used in a way that is careless, inconsiderate, or causes alarm, distress, or annoyance. The warning lasts for 12 months, and if the same person or vehicle behaves in the same way again, the police can seize the vehicle.

Actioned 21 January 2026

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