Swanscombe

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

Swanscombe Local Policing Team

Simon Hodge

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters / E-bikes. Issued 15 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 15 July 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 15 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 15 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 15 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 15 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 16 April 2026	A police-led multi-agency operation to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) was carried out in Swanscombe, with positive results. Officers stopped several people, recorded their details and took appropriate action. This included arrests and issuing Community Protection Warnings (formal warnings given to individuals to address antisocial behaviour and prevent it continuing). Actioned 16 June 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 16 April 2026	A police-led multi-agency operation to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) was carried out in Swanscombe, with strong results. Officers stopped several people and recorded their details. Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters were seized, and some individuals were reported for driving offences. Actioned 16 June 2026
Drug dealing/drug use. Issued 16 April 2026	A police-led multi-agency operation to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) was carried out in Swanscombe, with strong results. Officers stopped several people and recorded their details. A Closure Order was also put in place at an address linked to drug use and supply. A Closure Order is a legal power used to close a property that is causing serious problems for the community. Actioned 16 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters / E-bikes.

Issued 15 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 15 July 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 16 April 2026

A police-led multi-agency operation to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) was carried out in Swanscombe, with positive results.

Officers stopped several people, recorded their details and took appropriate action. This included arrests and issuing Community Protection Warnings (formal warnings given to individuals to address antisocial behaviour and prevent it continuing).

Actioned 16 June 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 16 April 2026

A police-led multi-agency operation to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) was carried out in Swanscombe, with strong results.

Officers stopped several people and recorded their details. Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters were seized, and some individuals were reported for driving offences.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Drug dealing/drug use.

Issued 16 April 2026

A police-led multi-agency operation to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) was carried out in Swanscombe, with strong results.

Officers stopped several people and recorded their details. A Closure Order was also put in place at an address linked to drug use and supply. A Closure Order is a legal power used to close a property that is causing serious problems for the community.

Actioned 16 June 2026