Denton

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

DentonLocal Policing Team

Matthew Gash (Kent Police, Police Constable, Gravesham Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Matthew Gash

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 21 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 21 July 2026

Tackling reports of nuisance behaviour and environmental concerns.

Issued 21 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 21 July 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 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 21 July 2026

Tackling reports of nuisance behaviour and environmental concerns.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in areas where concerns have been raised, providing reassurance to residents and helping to deter antisocial behaviour. We work closely with the local council and regularly review reported issues and hotspot locations to ensure concerns are addressed promptly. Joint visits and ongoing partnership working help identify emerging problems and support action to improve the local environment and quality of life for residents.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers continue to carry out regular patrols in areas where antisocial behaviour has been reported, working to identify those responsible and take appropriate action. Where suitable, officers may issue Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) and Acceptable Behaviour Agreements (ABAs) to address behaviour at an early stage and prevent further incidents.

A number of Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices (CPNs) have already been issued within the area to tackle antisocial behaviour and related issues. These measures set clear expectations and conditions for behaviour. Where these conditions are not followed, officers can consider further enforcement action. By combining patrols, early intervention and enforcement, we aim to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers continue to carry out regular patrols in areas affected by nuisance vehicle activity, providing a visible presence and responding to concerns raised by residents. A My Community Voice (MCV) message has been shared to encourage volunteers to join the local Speedwatch scheme. Speedwatch is a community-led initiative where trained volunteers work with police to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety issues. By working together with local residents, we can better identify concerns and target enforcement activity where it is needed most.

Actioned 03 July 2026

What members in Denton are saying are the issues in the area:

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