Sandwich — 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
35 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (32): ▲ 3 (9%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences17 · 49%
- Anti-social behaviour7 · 20%
- Public order4 · 11%
- Shoplifting3 · 9%
- Burglary1 · 3%
- Criminal damage and arson1 · 3%
- Other theft1 · 3%
- Other crime1 · 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
30 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect16 · 53%
- Awaiting court outcome7 · 23%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified5 · 17%
- Further action is not in the public interest2 · 7%
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.
Road safety has been identified as a key priority in the Eastry ward, with concerns about speeding, unsafe driving and the safety of pedestrians. Kent Police will continue to carry out targeted patrols, speed checks and work with road users to encourage safer driving. Officers will also stop vehicles to check that drivers have the correct documents, such as a valid driving licence and insurance, and to make sure vehicles are safe and meet legal standards. By working with partner organisations, police will identify problem areas and take action against those who put others at risk. The community is encouraged to report concerns and share information to help address these issues.
Set: 2026-04-14
Drink/drug driving.
Drink and drug driving has been identified as a priority in the Sandwich ward due to the serious risk it poses to road users and the wider community. Kent Police will carry out proactive patrols, roadside checks and targeted operations to identify and prevent this type of offending. Officers can require drivers to provide a breath test for alcohol or a saliva test for drugs at the roadside, and action will be taken against anyone found to be over the legal limit. Over the last month, there have been at least 3 arrests for drink driving in Sandwich. We encourage residents to report concerns or suspected incidents so we can take action and help keep roads in the area safe for everyone.
Set: 2026-04-14
Nuisance motorcycles.
Nuisance motorcycles have been identified as a priority in the Sandwich ward, as they can cause noise, disruption and put people at risk. Kent Police will carry out targeted patrols in areas where these issues are reported and take action against riders who are using vehicles illegally or in an antisocial way. This may include stopping vehicles and, where appropriate, seizing motorcycles. We will also work with partner organisations to help address this behaviour. Residents are encouraged to report incidents and share any information, as this helps us build a clearer picture of the problem and take effective action.
Set: 2026-04-14
Public events & surgeries
Drop-in Session at The Pantry, Jubilee Centre, Sandwich
2026-07-20 · Jubilee Centre Sandwich
Drop-in Session at The Pantry, Jubilee Centre, Sandwich
2026-07-20 · The Jubilee Centre, Jubilee Road Sandwich
Drop-in Session at Age Concern, Sandwich with Local Beat Officer
2026-08-13 · Age Concern, 15 Cattle Market Sandwich
Drop-in Session at The Pantry, Jubilee Centre, Sandwich
2026-08-17 · The Jubilee Centre, Jubilee Road Sandwich
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.