Salmestone

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

Salmestone Local Policing Team

Lee Godden

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 - general. 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
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Godden is taking action to address concerns about the illegal use of e‑scooters and e‑bikes in the area. During patrols, he regularly stops riders to explain the law and the importance of safe use. Where individuals continue to ride illegally or ignore advice, enforcement action is taken. This can include seizing the vehicle and progressing further action. This is a district-wide issue, affecting all of Thanet. Because of this, officers carry out regular operations across the area to target unsafe and unlawful riding. Work also takes place with local retailers to make sure they understand the rules around selling e‑scooters and e‑bikes. This approach combines education, engagement and enforcement to reduce risk and improve safety for the community. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates). Actioned 30 June 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Godden has been carrying out ‘safe and well’ checks in the Salmestone area to make sure vulnerable people are safe and supported. As part of this work, officers have visited addresses linked to possible drug activity. During one visit, three people were identified as being involved in suspected drug dealing. Officers used powers under the Misuse of Drugs Act (the law covering drug offences) to stop and search them, which led to drugs being found. The individuals were arrested and dealt with for drug supply offences. These checks help both to safeguard vulnerable people and to disrupt drug crime. Officers will continue this work, focusing on areas of concern and acting on information provided by the community. Residents are encouraged to keep sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates). Actioned 30 June 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 16 April 2026	Officers continue to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) across the area. Regular patrols are taking place in parks, streets and other locations where concerns have been raised. During these patrols, officers speak with young people to explain how their behaviour can affect others and help prevent problems from escalating. As the summer months approach, when ASB can increase, officers are planning ahead with partners. This includes increased high‑visibility patrols and work with local schools to raise awareness and promote positive behaviour. This ongoing approach combines prevention, engagement and enforcement to help keep the community safe. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates). Actioned 30 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 - general.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Godden is taking action to address concerns about the illegal use of e‑scooters and e‑bikes in the area.

During patrols, he regularly stops riders to explain the law and the importance of safe use. Where individuals continue to ride illegally or ignore advice, enforcement action is taken. This can include seizing the vehicle and progressing further action.

This is a district-wide issue, affecting all of Thanet. Because of this, officers carry out regular operations across the area to target unsafe and unlawful riding. Work also takes place with local retailers to make sure they understand the rules around selling e‑scooters and e‑bikes.

This approach combines education, engagement and enforcement to reduce risk and improve safety for the community. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Godden has been carrying out ‘safe and well’ checks in the Salmestone area to make sure vulnerable people are safe and supported.

As part of this work, officers have visited addresses linked to possible drug activity. During one visit, three people were identified as being involved in suspected drug dealing. Officers used powers under the Misuse of Drugs Act (the law covering drug offences) to stop and search them, which led to drugs being found. The individuals were arrested and dealt with for drug supply offences.

These checks help both to safeguard vulnerable people and to disrupt drug crime. Officers will continue this work, focusing on areas of concern and acting on information provided by the community.

Residents are encouraged to keep sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 16 April 2026

Officers continue to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) across the area.

Regular patrols are taking place in parks, streets and other locations where concerns have been raised. During these patrols, officers speak with young people to explain how their behaviour can affect others and help prevent problems from escalating.

As the summer months approach, when ASB can increase, officers are planning ahead with partners. This includes increased high‑visibility patrols and work with local schools to raise awareness and promote positive behaviour.

This ongoing approach combines prevention, engagement and enforcement to help keep the community safe. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026