Garlinge — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Kent Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
39 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (39): no change. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences15 · 38%
- Other crime5 · 13%
- Anti-social behaviour4 · 10%
- Criminal damage and arson4 · 10%
- Vehicle crime4 · 10%
- Drugs2 · 5%
- Shoplifting2 · 5%
- Other theft1 · 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
37 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect19 · 51%
- Awaiting court outcome11 · 30%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified5 · 14%
- Offender given a caution2 · 5%
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
Highway obstructions.
Inconsiderate or unsafe parking can create serious risks for pedestrians, other road users and emergency services, not just inconvenience. Officers are monitoring reported locations and taking action where needed. When reporting parking issues, please be aware that some matters are dealt with by the local council rather than the police. However, where a vehicle is causing a clear obstruction or safety risk, officers will assess the situation and take appropriate action. This work helps keep roads and neighbourhoods safe. Residents are encouraged to share concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).
Set: 2026-04-16
Drug dealing.
PC Vaz is working to tackle drug dealing and reduce its impact on the community. Officers gather information to identify hotspots and respond quickly to concerns. This includes regular patrols, targeted visits and, where appropriate, the use of stop and search powers (a legal power to search people for items such as drugs) to deter offending. Officers also work closely with partner agencies to protect vulnerable people who may be at risk of exploitation or having their property used for criminal activity. Information from the community is essential. Every report helps build a clearer picture and supports targeted action. Through a combination of visibility, engagement and enforcement, officers are working to reduce drug‑related harm and keep the area safe.
Set: 2026-04-16
Antisocial behaviour - general.
Police are reviewing reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and taking action where concerns are raised. Following recent reports, officers attended an address linked to ongoing issues as part of a joint‑agency response. The situation will continue to be monitored, with further action taken if needed. Regular updates are shared with the community to keep residents informed about ASB and what is being done to address it.
Set: 2026-04-16
Public events & surgeries
Westbrook and Garlinge Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting
2026-09-04 · Thanet's Gateway Plus, Margate
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.