Strood Rural — 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
60 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (56): ▲ 4 (7%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences29 · 48%
- Anti-social behaviour15 · 25%
- Burglary4 · 7%
- Criminal damage and arson4 · 7%
- Other theft3 · 5%
- Other crime3 · 5%
- Shoplifting2 · 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.
- Unable to prosecute suspect25 · 61%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified8 · 20%
- Awaiting court outcome4 · 10%
- Action to be taken by another organisation2 · 5%
- Offender given a caution1 · 2%
- Further action is not in the public interest1 · 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
Road safety.
We have been carrying out regular high-visibility patrols in the area, often using more than one police vehicle at a time. These patrols help to deter offending, improve road safety and provide reassurance to local residents. As a result of this work, officers have issued a number of Section 59 warnings. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that police can issue when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public. The warning is recorded against both the driver and the vehicle. If the same driver or vehicle is involved in further antisocial use within 12 months, police have the power to seize the vehicle. Officers will continue to carry out patrols and take action against those who use vehicles irresponsibly or antisocially.
Set: 2026-04-15
Drink/drug driving.
Officers have carried out a number of stop and searches as part of proactive work to tackle drug-related activity in the area. During these searches, two people were found in possession of cannabis. They were issued with conditional cautions, which means the matter was dealt with without going to court, provided they comply with certain conditions set by the police. This approach helps hold offenders accountable while encouraging them to avoid further offending. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to address drug-related crime and help keep the community safe.
Set: 2026-04-15
Drug dealing and drug taking.
Officers have carried out a number of stop and searches as part of proactive work to tackle drug-related activity in the area. During these searches, two individuals were found in possession of cannabis. They were issued with conditional cautions, which means the offences were dealt with without going to court, provided they comply with conditions set by the police. If those conditions are not met, further action may be taken. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to address drug-related offences and help keep the community safe.
Set: 2026-04-15
Public events & surgeries
Police Surgery
2026-07-27 · The Hive of Cliffe, 157 Church Street Rochester
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Kent Police
- Higham & Shorne
- Strood North and Frindsbury
- St Mary's Island
- Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
- Strood West
- Chalk
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.