Chatham Central & Brompton — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
365 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (373): ▼ 8 (2%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences138 · 38%
- Anti-social behaviour69 · 19%
- Shoplifting32 · 9%
- Public order27 · 7%
- Other theft26 · 7%
- Criminal damage and arson17 · 5%
- Vehicle crime15 · 4%
- Drugs11 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
290 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified118 · 41%
- Unable to prosecute suspect92 · 32%
- Awaiting court outcome65 · 22%
- Local resolution7 · 2%
- Action to be taken by another organisation5 · 2%
- Offender given a caution3 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
E-scooters and e-bikes.
On 6 June 2026, officers from the Medway Community Safety Unit carried out a targeted operation aimed at tackling the antisocial and unlawful use of nuisance vehicles, including e-scooters and e-bikes. During the operation, 5 e-scooters were seized and riders were issued with warning notices for using their vehicles in a manner that caused nuisance, alarm or distress to others. These warning notices can be used when a vehicle is being driven in an antisocial way and may lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues. Operations such as these help to improve road safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and address concerns raised by local residents. Officers will continue to carry out targeted enforcement activity to tackle the misuse of e-scooters, e-bikes and other nuisance vehicles within the community.
Set: 2026-04-15
Fly tipping.
Fly-tipping remains an ongoing concern, and officers continue to work closely with Medway Council and the Environment Agency to identify those responsible and support enforcement action where appropriate. Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and can have a significant impact on local communities and the environment. As part of a recent joint operation, waste carriers were stopped and their licences checked to ensure waste was being transported legally. Encouragingly, all of the waste carriers inspected during the operation were found to be compliant with the relevant regulations. Officers and partner agencies will continue to monitor the situation, carry out checks and take action where illegal waste disposal is identified.
Set: 2026-04-15
Drug taking.
Officers carry out regular high-visibility patrols in Chatham High Street and the surrounding area to tackle drug-related activity and help keep the community safe. As part of this work, officers stop and speak with people suspected of being involved in drug offences and, where legal grounds exist, may carry out stop and searches. These proactive patrols have led to a number of arrests, and individuals found in possession of drugs have been dealt with appropriately. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to deter drug-related crime, gather information and provide reassurance to residents, businesses and visitors.
Set: 2026-04-15
Public events & surgeries
Medway Mile
2026-07-17 · Medway Park Sports Centre, Mill Road Gillingham
Let Loose: Outdoor Music Concert
2026-07-25 · Balmoral Gardens Community Healthy Living Centre, Balmoral Gardens Gillingham
Medway Culture Club Carnival 2026
2026-08-08 · Royal Engineers Museum, Prince Arthur Road Gillingham
Medway Pride 2026
2026-08-22 · Rochester Castle, Castle Hill Rochester
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Kent Police
All Kent Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Kent Police.