Homewood — 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
40 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (62): ▼ 22 (35%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Anti-social behaviour18 · 45%
- Violence and sexual offences8 · 20%
- Drugs3 · 8%
- Other theft3 · 8%
- Shoplifting3 · 8%
- Criminal damage and arson2 · 5%
- Vehicle crime2 · 5%
- Public order1 · 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
41 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Awaiting court outcome16 · 39%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified14 · 34%
- Unable to prosecute suspect9 · 22%
- Local resolution2 · 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
Road safety issues.
We have worked with the local Speedwatch Coordinator to review speed data from roads identified as areas of concern. Following this review, suitable locations for enforcement activity have been identified and speed checks are now taking place to address concerns raised by residents. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and speed enforcement activity, while working with local communities and partner agencies to improve road safety, encourage responsible driving and address issues reported by the public.
Set: 2026-04-13
E-bikes/e-scooters.
Working closely with Swale Borough Council CCTV operators, officers have successfully identified and tracked nuisance bikes travelling through the area, leading to two vehicles being stopped and seized. Additional e-scooters have also been seized following enforcement activity. Following CCTV enquiries, a rider seen using a bike dangerously in Albany Park has been identified and will be issued with a Section 59 warning. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that can be issued when a vehicle is used in a manner that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If the warning is breached within 12 months, the vehicle can be seized by police. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies, carry out targeted patrols and take enforcement action against those using e-scooters and e-bikes unlawfully, helping to improve safety and reduce antisocial behaviour within the community.
Set: 2026-04-13
Dog fouling.
We have worked closely with the local council to identify hotspot locations where dog fouling has been reported most frequently. Information from residents has helped us focus attention on the areas of greatest concern and support the council's efforts to address the issue. Community messages have been shared to raise awareness and provide guidance on how to report incidents of dog fouling. Reporting helps build a clearer picture of problem areas and supports any appropriate action by the local authority. We will continue to work with partner agencies to promote responsible dog ownership and help keep public spaces clean and safe for everyone.
Set: 2026-04-13
Public events & surgeries
Homewood Ward - Police Surgery
2026-07-14 · Matt Matt's Cafe, 31 Chaucer Road Sittingbourne
Chalkwell - Police Surgery - Heatherhouse Community Cafe
2026-07-23 · Heather House Community Cafe, Avenue of Remembrance Sittingbourne
Chalkwell - Police Surgery - Heather House Community Cafe
2026-08-19 · Heather House Community Cafe, Avenue of Remembrance Sittingbourne
Homewood Ward - Police Surgery
2026-08-21 · Matt Matt's Cafe, 31 Chaucer Road Sittingbourne
Chalkwell - Police Surgery - Heather House Community Cafe
2026-09-16 · Heather House Community Cafe, Avenue of Remembrance Sittingbourne
Chalkwell - Police Surgery - Heather House Community Cafe
2026-10-14 · Heather House Community Cafe, Avenue of Remembrance Sittingbourne
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.