Westbrook — 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
46 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (53): ▼ 7 (13%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences13 · 28%
- Criminal damage and arson8 · 17%
- Anti-social behaviour7 · 15%
- Other crime5 · 11%
- Drugs4 · 9%
- Other theft3 · 7%
- Public order2 · 4%
- Vehicle crime2 · 4%
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 suspect16 · 39%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified12 · 29%
- Awaiting court outcome9 · 22%
- Local resolution4 · 10%
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 is a key concern for residents, and PC Vaz takes these worries seriously. In response to feedback, he has worked with the Community Speed Watch team to identify problem locations and gather local insight. Community Speed Watch is a scheme where trained volunteers support police by monitoring speeding vehicles and raising awareness. Targeted speed checks have also been carried out. On this occasion, no offences were identified, but a visible police presence helps encourage safer driving and reassure the community. This ongoing work focuses on prevention, engagement and maintaining safe driving standards. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing 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
E-scooters/e-bikes.
E‑bikes and e‑scooters are a key concern for many residents. Officers are carrying out checks across Thanet to tackle illegal and unsafe use. This includes stopping riders, explaining the law and taking action where offences are identified. Information has also been shared with the public about the risks and rules around these vehicles, helping people understand how to use them safely and legally. This approach combines education, engagement and enforcement to improve safety for all road users and those in public spaces.
Set: 2026-04-16
Antisocial behaviour - general.
Antisocial behaviour (ASB) can have a serious impact on the wider community, and officers are taking action where concerns are raised. Following recent reports, officers attended an address linked to ongoing issues as part of a joint‑agency approach. This means police worked alongside partner organisations to address the problem and support those affected. The situation will continue to be monitored and further action taken if needed. Officers also provide regular updates to keep residents informed about ASB and the steps being taken to reduce it and improve community safety.
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.