(EA5) Martins Wood Ward

Officers in your local Neighbourhood Policing Team work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area.

They also respond to neighbourhood issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold public events where you can meet them and receive crime prevention advice and assistance.

Other police officers also work across this area responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes and concerns.

The name of your local officer is shown below and you can contact them about general matters. Please be aware that shift patterns and rest days may mean there is a delay before you receive a reply.

For any requests or reporting of concerns you should always contact us via our website or call 101. In an emergency, you should always call 999.

(EA5) Martins Wood Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Chris Brown

Police Constable

Fabian Stratton-Heath

Sergeant

Will Rogers-Overy

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of public feedback, our priorities for the coming months are: • Speed enforcement in Canterbury Way, North Road and Vardon Road, with patrols also targeting e-scooters use in Symonds Green and Canterbury Way. • Drugs and related issues in all north wards, but specifically in Wisden Road, Vardon Road, Fairview Road, Meadway and North Road. • Continue to work to tackle theft from motor vehicles with a primary focus in the Old Town Ward, but extending across all North Wards. Issued 23 September 2026	Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement. Actioned 23 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of public feedback, our priorities for the coming months are:

• Speed enforcement in Canterbury Way, North Road and Vardon Road, with patrols also targeting e-scooters use in Symonds Green and Canterbury Way.
• Drugs and related issues in all north wards, but specifically in Wisden Road, Vardon Road, Fairview Road, Meadway and North Road.
• Continue to work to tackle theft from motor vehicles with a primary focus in the Old Town Ward, but extending across all North Wards.

Issued 23 September 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 23 September 2026