Furley

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

Furley 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 programme focused on animal welfare and the consequences of harming wildlife after reports that catapults had been used against animals. 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. The Child Centred Policing Team has also been delivering education and early intervention work to help young people understand the risks and consequences of catapult-related offences. As part of this initiative, a crime prevention video has been shown to 505 Year 6 pupils in local primary schools, with a further rollout planned for 120 students at a local secondary school. This work aims to prevent future incidents through education, engagement and early intervention, helping to keep the community safe. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have been encouraging residents to join Speedwatch Schemes. This is a police-led initiative where local volunteers are trained to monitor and record the speeds of passing vehicles. Speedwatch can be joined via the Kent Police website. One individual had their vehicle seized for no tax and expired MOT on the A2070, Sevington. Another individual had their vehicle seized for no tax following the vehicle being left abandoned during the school run on Ball Lane, Kennington. A Traffic Offence Report (TOR) was also issued to an individual for no MOT on Upper Queens Road, Ashford. A TOR is a formal record created by police when someone is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may result in a fixed penalty notice, a driver education course or a court appearance. Officers continue to act on local intelligence reported by residents and patrol areas on increased road safety issues. 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 main concern is public safety. A PSPO is a legal order used to address behaviours that have a negative impact on the community, and breaching it can result in enforcement action. Officers have been engaging with those found swimming to explain the dangers and provide safety advice, with enforcement action taken where appropriate. In a separate incident, officers responded to concerns about the antisocial use of a high-performance BMW. The vehicle was reported for excessive acceleration, unnecessary exhaust noise and other behaviour causing nuisance to the local community. Following enquiries, officers established that the vehicle was not covered by valid insurance and it was subsequently seized. This activity forms part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and ensure public spaces remain safe and enjoyable for residents and visitors. 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 programme focused on animal welfare and the consequences of harming wildlife after reports that catapults had been used against animals. 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.

The Child Centred Policing Team has also been delivering education and early intervention work to help young people understand the risks and consequences of catapult-related offences. As part of this initiative, a crime prevention video has been shown to 505 Year 6 pupils in local primary schools, with a further rollout planned for 120 students at a local secondary school. This work aims to prevent future incidents through education, engagement and early intervention, helping to keep the community safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have been encouraging residents to join Speedwatch Schemes. This is a police-led initiative where local volunteers are trained to monitor and record the speeds of passing vehicles. Speedwatch can be joined via the Kent Police website. One individual had their vehicle seized for no tax and expired MOT on the A2070, Sevington. Another individual had their vehicle seized for no tax following the vehicle being left abandoned during the school run on Ball Lane, Kennington. A Traffic Offence Report (TOR) was also issued to an individual for no MOT on Upper Queens Road, Ashford.

A TOR is a formal record created by police when someone is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may result in a fixed penalty notice, a driver education course or a court appearance. Officers continue to act on local intelligence reported by residents and patrol areas on increased road safety issues.

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 main concern is public safety. A PSPO is a legal order used to address behaviours that have a negative impact on the community, and breaching it can result in enforcement action. Officers have been engaging with those found swimming to explain the dangers and provide safety advice, with enforcement action taken where appropriate.

In a separate incident, officers responded to concerns about the antisocial use of a high-performance BMW. The vehicle was reported for excessive acceleration, unnecessary exhaust noise and other behaviour causing nuisance to the local community. Following enquiries, officers established that the vehicle was not covered by valid insurance and it was subsequently seized.

This activity forms part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and ensure public spaces remain safe and enjoyable for residents and visitors.

Actioned 30 June 2026