High Street

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

High Street Local Policing Team

Bradley Jennings

Police Constable

Harvey Jaggs

Police Constable

Jason Hill

Police Constable

Keith Roostan

Police Constable

Kirsty Waters

Police Constable

Lauren Snoek

Police constable

Oliver Norris

Police Constable

Philippa Baxter

Police Constable

Tom Cunningham

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Alcohol. 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 - nuisance. 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 - general. 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/E-bikes. Issued 15 July 2026	Officers continue to take action against the illegal and antisocial use of e-scooters in the town centre. More than 200 e-scooters have been seized over the last 18 months as part of ongoing enforcement activity. Officers also work closely with delivery companies and delivery riders to ensure e-bikes are legal, used safely and ridden responsibly. Through enforcement, education and partnership working, officers aim to improve safety for residents, visitors and other road users. Actioned 30 September 2026
Homelessness/begging. Issued 15 July 2026	Officers continue to work with housing outreach services and partner organisations to support people who are sleeping rough. Regular multi-agency meetings are held to discuss concerns, coordinate support and help individuals access housing, health and other support services. This partnership approach aims to reduce vulnerability, improve wellbeing and provide long-term support for those affected by homelessness. Actioned 30 September 2026
Alcohol. Issued 15 July 2026	Officers continue to work closely with licensing teams and local partners to help ensure the town centre remains a safe place for residents, visitors and businesses. Several venues have successfully achieved Best Bar None accreditation, a nationally recognised scheme that promotes high standards of safety, management and customer care within licensed premises. This partnership approach helps encourage responsible alcohol management, support a safe night-time economy and improve safety within the town centre. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Alcohol.

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 - nuisance.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to take action against the illegal and antisocial use of e-scooters in the town centre. More than 200 e-scooters have been seized over the last 18 months as part of ongoing enforcement activity.

Officers also work closely with delivery companies and delivery riders to ensure e-bikes are legal, used safely and ridden responsibly. Through enforcement, education and partnership working, officers aim to improve safety for residents, visitors and other road users.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Homelessness/begging.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to work with housing outreach services and partner organisations to support people who are sleeping rough. Regular multi-agency meetings are held to discuss concerns, coordinate support and help individuals access housing, health and other support services. This partnership approach aims to reduce vulnerability, improve wellbeing and provide long-term support for those affected by homelessness.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to work closely with licensing teams and local partners to help ensure the town centre remains a safe place for residents, visitors and businesses.

Several venues have successfully achieved Best Bar None accreditation, a nationally recognised scheme that promotes high standards of safety, management and customer care within licensed premises. This partnership approach helps encourage responsible alcohol management, support a safe night-time economy and improve safety within the town centre.

Actioned 30 September 2026