Highfield

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is made up of Kent Police beat officers who are dedicated to keeping your community safe. They focus on preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, responding to local concerns, and building strong relationships with residents, community groups and local businesses.

Our officers will:

patrol to deter crime and reassure the public
hold regular engagement activities in the area, including attending community meetings to share advice and listen to concerns
work with partner agencies including councils, schools, charities, and local groups
tackle issues like antisocial behaviour, repeat offending, and vulnerability
build trust by being visible, approachable, and responsive

Neighbourhood policing is a key part of Kent Police’s commitment to being community-focused, visible, and responsive.

Report crime

Please do not contact neighbourhood officers to report crime.

If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.

in an emergency, call 999
call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Highfield Local Policing Team

Adam Staughton

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 17 July 2026	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. Actioned 17 July 2026
Drug taking. Issued 17 July 2026	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. Actioned 17 July 2026
E-scooters and E-bikes. Issued 17 July 2026	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. Actioned 17 July 2026
Catapults. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have been carrying out patrols in areas where incidents involving catapults have been reported and have followed up information provided by local residents. As part of this work, 2 young people took part in an educational and diversionary programme focused on animal welfare and the consequences of harming wildlife after reports that catapults had been used against animals. This approach helps to educate young people about the impact of their actions and prevent further incidents. In a separate incident, 2 other young people were stopped and had catapults seized and destroyed following reports that projectiles were being fired at roof tiles, causing concern within the community. Officers continue to investigate reports and take appropriate action where offences are identified. The Child Centred Policing Team has also been delivering educational and preventative work to schools to raise awareness of catapult-related crime. A crime prevention video has already been shown to 505 Year 6 pupils in local primary schools, with a further rollout planned for 120 students at a local secondary school. Through a combination of education, early intervention and enforcement activity, officers aim to reduce catapult-related incidents and help keep the community safe. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers responded to concerns about the antisocial use of a high-performance BMW. The vehicle was reported for being driven in a manner that caused nuisance, including excessive acceleration, unnecessary noise from the exhaust and other antisocial driving behaviour. Following enquiries, officers established that the vehicle was not covered by valid insurance and it was subsequently seized. This work forms part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and address antisocial behaviour that affects local communities. Actioned 30 June 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have been working alongside Ashford Borough Council to address concerns about people swimming in Conningbrook Lakes during the warmer weather. While swimming in the lake is prohibited under a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), the primary concern is public safety. A PSPO is a legal order used by a local council to address behaviours that have a negative impact on the community and breaching it can result in enforcement action. Due to the risks associated with open water, officers have been engaging with those found swimming to explain the dangers and provide safety advice, with enforcement action taken where appropriate. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

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.

Actioned 17 July 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 17 July 2026

Actioned 17 July 2026

E-scooters and E-bikes.

Issued 17 July 2026

Actioned 17 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have been carrying out patrols in areas where incidents involving catapults have been reported and have followed up information provided by local residents. As part of this work, 2 young people took part in an educational and diversionary programme focused on animal welfare and the consequences of harming wildlife after reports that catapults had been used against animals. This approach helps to educate young people about the impact of their actions and prevent further incidents.

In a separate incident, 2 other young people were stopped and had catapults seized and destroyed following reports that projectiles were being fired at roof tiles, causing concern within the community. Officers continue to investigate reports and take appropriate action where offences are identified.

The Child Centred Policing Team has also been delivering educational and preventative work to schools to raise awareness of catapult-related crime. A crime prevention video has already been shown to 505 Year 6 pupils in local primary schools, with a further rollout planned for 120 students at a local secondary school. Through a combination of education, early intervention and enforcement activity, officers aim to reduce catapult-related incidents and help keep the community safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers responded to concerns about the antisocial use of a high-performance BMW. The vehicle was reported for being driven in a manner that caused nuisance, including excessive acceleration, unnecessary noise from the exhaust and other antisocial driving behaviour. Following enquiries, officers established that the vehicle was not covered by valid insurance and it was subsequently seized. This work forms part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and address antisocial behaviour that affects local communities.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have been working alongside Ashford Borough Council to address concerns about people swimming in Conningbrook Lakes during the warmer weather. While swimming in the lake is prohibited under a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), the primary concern is public safety. A PSPO is a legal order used by a local council to address behaviours that have a negative impact on the community and breaching it can result in enforcement action. Due to the risks associated with open water, officers have been engaging with those found swimming to explain the dangers and provide safety advice, with enforcement action taken where appropriate.

Actioned 30 June 2026