Cheriton

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

Toby Allen

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance motorcycles and/or e-scooters. Issued 03 February 2026	There have been no reports of nuisance motorcycles or e‑scooters during this period. The local officer has spoken with shop owners and residents, and no concerns have been raised at this time. As the weather improves, this may change. The local officer will continue to monitor the situation, with particular attention on parks and other busy areas. Actioned 31 March 2026
Fraud. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have been visiting local shops to speak with staff about counterfeit notes and common fraud tactics. There have been no reported incidents at this time. Officers have also shared advice through My Community Voice, the police two-way messaging service, to raise awareness of different types of fraud and explain how people can help protect themselves. Actioned 31 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 February 2026	There have been reports of groups of young people causing nuisance and disturbance at retail premises around the junction of Cheriton High Street and Firs Lane. In response, officers increased patrols in the area and spoke with a number of young people. They gave advice about their behaviour and asked them to move on where necessary. Since this action was taken, no further issues have been reported. Officers will continue to monitor the area to help prevent problems from returning. Actioned 31 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance motorcycles and/or e-scooters.

Issued 03 February 2026

There have been no reports of nuisance motorcycles or e‑scooters during this period. The local officer has spoken with shop owners and residents, and no concerns have been raised at this time.

As the weather improves, this may change. The local officer will continue to monitor the situation, with particular attention on parks and other busy areas.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Fraud.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been visiting local shops to speak with staff about counterfeit notes and common fraud tactics. There have been no reported incidents at this time.

Officers have also shared advice through My Community Voice, the police two-way messaging service, to raise awareness of different types of fraud and explain how people can help protect themselves.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

There have been reports of groups of young people causing nuisance and disturbance at retail premises around the junction of Cheriton High Street and Firs Lane.

In response, officers increased patrols in the area and spoke with a number of young people. They gave advice about their behaviour and asked them to move on where necessary. Since this action was taken, no further issues have been reported.

Officers will continue to monitor the area to help prevent problems from returning.

Actioned 31 March 2026

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