POLICE DETAILS
Kent Police - Hempstead and Wigmore Neighbourhood

Nuisance motorcycles.

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Road safety issues.

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Antisocial behaviour.

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Antisocial behaviour.

We have carried out high visibility patrols in Hempstead and Wigmore. Council dog warden posters have been put up in important spots to remind residents to clean up after their dogs. Officers have also spoken to dog walkers during patrols to raise awareness and encourage responsible behaviour.

We continue to work closely with residents to identify anyone involved in antisocial behaviour. We have been working with Medway Housing and other housing agencies to help move people into accommodation where the risk of further problems is lower. The beat officer for the area where the person has been moved to has been fully updated.

Nuisance motorcycles.

We have been carrying out regular high visibility patrols to deter nuisance motorcycles, road racing, and car meet ups. We have stayed in close contact with residents and the security team at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. This helps us get quick updates so we can respond in the right way. When a car meet takes place, we use our dispersal powers to deal with the issue. We also ask other departments in Kent Police to support us when needed. This also includes high-visibility patrolling. This issue is still ongoing, and we know it continues to cause problems. We will keep working to reduce this behaviour and support the community.

Road safety issues.

We have carried out targeted high?visibility patrols in key areas to deal with reports of racing and dangerous driving. We have also been working with our Speedwatch volunteers. We have used our dispersal powers to tackle this behaviour, and we ask other departments in Kent Police to support us when needed, including providing extra high?visibility patrols. We know this issue is still ongoing and that it continues to worry local people. We will keep working to tackle unsafe driving and make the roads safer for everyone.

Nuisance motorcycles.

We know nuisance motorcycles remain an issue in the area. Officers have increased visible patrols, spoken to repeat offenders and provided reassurance to local residents.

During a recent operation in Hempstead, an electric bike being ridden antisocially was stopped and seized after it was found to be illegally modified to reach speeds of more than 30mph. Officers are now working with local schools and the shopping centre to improve awareness and help identify those responsible, while encouraging residents to report concerns safely and lawfully.

Road safety issues.

We carried out high‑visibility patrols in areas where residents reported racing and dangerous driving. Officers also worked with Speedwatch volunteers, who continue to monitor Hoath Way when possible.

On 16 March, traffic officers carried out speed checks on Hoath Way using new equipment and identified a large number of speeding drivers, who will be contacted. A further operation is planned for 25 March in Hempstead, Hoath Way and Wigmore Road. We are also meeting with the council and residents on 8 April to look at longer‑term road safety measures.

Theft - shoplifting.

We have increased high‑visibility patrols to tackle shoplifting and are working more closely with local shops to improve evidence gathering and information sharing. Officers are carrying out plain‑clothes patrols in shopping areas across Wigmore and Hempstead to identify offenders and support staff.

We are also meeting with more local businesses and encouraging them to report every incident and share images where possible. This helps us identify repeat offenders and take quicker action.

Nuisance motorcycles.

Officers are working closely with the security team at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to address issues involving e‑bikes.

Work is ongoing to identify those responsible, and enforcement action will be taken where offences are identified.

Road safety.

Police have met with the local MP and residents to understand community concerns.

Working with partners, a tailored plan is being developed to address these issues. This will involve coordinated action across different teams to improve road safety.

Theft - shoplifting.

Officers are working closely with local businesses to provide crime prevention advice and help reduce theft.

High‑visibility patrols are taking place to engage with businesses and respond to incidents. Previous reports are also reviewed to help identify suspects and support arrests.

Road safety, noise disturbance and nuisance motorcycles.

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

E-scooters and E-bikes.

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Theft-shoplifting.

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Nuisance motorcycles.

Officers are working closely with the security team at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to address issues involving e‑bikes.

Work is ongoing to identify those responsible, and enforcement action will be taken where offences are identified.

Road safety.

Police have met with the local MP and residents to understand community concerns.

Working with partners, a tailored plan is being developed to address these issues. This will involve coordinated action across different teams to improve road safety.

Theft - shoplifting.

Officers are working closely with local businesses to provide crime prevention advice and help reduce theft.

High‑visibility patrols are taking place to engage with businesses and respond to incidents. Previous reports are also reviewed to help identify suspects and support arrests.