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

Lee Godden

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters. Issued 27 November 2025	Officers are working with partner agencies, including the Road Safety Unit, to help tackle and solve the antisocial behaviour linked to e‑scooters. High‑visibility patrols are taking place in the area, and anyone offending will be dealt with using the appropriate policing powers. There is also an ongoing district‑wide operation to seize illegal e‑scooters, and so far 57 have been taken off the streets. Actioned 14 January 2026
Road safety. Issued 27 November 2025	Officers are working with partner agencies, including the Road Safety Unit, to target nuisance vehicles in the area. High‑visibility patrols are taking place to reassure residents and deter offending, and anyone breaking the law will be dealt with using the appropriate policing powers. Actioned 14 January 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 27 November 2025	PC Godden is tackling antisocial behaviour by working closely with partner agencies, including Thanet District Council and the Child Centred Policing Team. High‑visibility patrols are taking place in the area to reassure residents, and anyone committing offences will be dealt with using the appropriate policing powers. Actioned 14 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters.

Issued 27 November 2025

Officers are working with partner agencies, including the Road Safety Unit, to help tackle and solve the antisocial behaviour linked to e‑scooters. High‑visibility patrols are taking place in the area, and anyone offending will be dealt with using the appropriate policing powers. There is also an ongoing district‑wide operation to seize illegal e‑scooters, and so far 57 have been taken off the streets.

Actioned 14 January 2026

Road safety.

Issued 27 November 2025

Officers are working with partner agencies, including the Road Safety Unit, to target nuisance vehicles in the area. High‑visibility patrols are taking place to reassure residents and deter offending, and anyone breaking the law will be dealt with using the appropriate policing powers.

Actioned 14 January 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 27 November 2025

PC Godden is tackling antisocial behaviour by working closely with partner agencies, including Thanet District Council and the Child Centred Policing Team. High‑visibility patrols are taking place in the area to reassure residents, and anyone committing offences will be dealt with using the appropriate policing powers.

Actioned 14 January 2026

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