Lordswood and Walderslade — 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
75 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (111): ▼ 36 (32%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences24 · 32%
- Anti-social behaviour23 · 31%
- Criminal damage and arson9 · 12%
- Other theft6 · 8%
- Public order3 · 4%
- Shoplifting3 · 4%
- Burglary2 · 3%
- Drugs2 · 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
56 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect27 · 48%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified18 · 32%
- Awaiting court outcome5 · 9%
- Offender given a caution3 · 5%
- Action to be taken by another organisation2 · 4%
- Local resolution1 · 2%
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.
Local officers have visited schools in the area to educate children and young people about the safe and legal use of e-scooters and e-bikes. These sessions help raise awareness of the laws that apply to these vehicles, as well as the safety risks they can pose when used incorrectly. In addition, officers from the Medway Community Safety Unit recently carried out a targeted operation to tackle the unlawful use of e-scooters and e-bikes. During the operation, several scooters were seized and riders were dealt with for a range of driving offences. This work forms part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and address concerns raised by local residents.
Set: 2026-04-15
Nuisance motorcycles.
Officers have been carrying out regular patrols in areas where nuisance motorcycles are known to be a concern. These patrols help officers identify riders who may be using their vehicles in an antisocial manner, such as riding dangerously, creating excessive noise or using vehicles in places where they are not permitted. When offences are identified, officers take appropriate action, which may include issuing warning notices or dealing with any road traffic offences committed by the rider. This proactive approach helps to deter antisocial behaviour, improve safety and respond to concerns raised by local residents. Officers will continue to patrol these areas and take action where necessary to address nuisance motorcycle use.
Set: 2026-04-15
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance and catapults.
Local officers are working closely with businesses to identify young people involved in antisocial behaviour in the area. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as disorderly behaviour, vandalism or persistent disruptive conduct. Information shared by local businesses helps officers identify those involved and take appropriate action. Where individuals are identified, officers may carry out follow-up visits to speak with them and their families, provide advice and support, and take any necessary enforcement action. This partnership approach helps to address problems at an early stage, reduce antisocial behaviour and improve the safety and wellbeing of the local community.
Set: 2026-04-15
Public events & surgeries
Walderslade - Police Surgery - 24 July
2026-07-24 · Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade Road Chatham
LORDSWOOD Library, Friday 24th JULY – 1310 hours
2026-07-24 · Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road Chatham
Medway Pride 2026
2026-08-22 · Rochester Castle, Castle Hill Rochester
Walderslade - Police Surgery - Friday 28 AUGUST
2026-08-28 · Walderslade Village Library, Walderslade Road Chatham
LORDSWOOD Library, Friday 28th AUGUST– 1310 hours
2026-08-28 · Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road Chatham
Lordswood Library, Kestrel Rd, Chatham ME5 8TH
2026-09-19 · Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road Chatham
Lordswood Library, Kestrel Rd, Chatham ME5 8TH - Police Surgery
2026-11-14 · Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road Chatham
Lordswood Library, Kestrel Rd, Chatham ME5 8TH - Police Surgery
2026-12-18 · Lordswood Library, Kestrel Road Chatham
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.