Shepway

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

Jon Edwards

Police constable

Meg Smith

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 03 November 2025	We are aware of e-scooter and e-bike use around the green. Regular high visibility patrols have been conducted in identified hotspot areas. Several e-scooters and e-bikes have been stopped and riders identified. Community Protection Warning letters, words of advice and education have been provided where appropriate. Use of our cameras have assisted in identifying riders for proportionate action. A Community Protection Warning is a written notice telling someone their behaviour is causing problems and must stop. Actioned 23 January 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 03 November 2025	Acting on intelligence obtained from the local community; officers have obtained multiple drugs warrants at properties within the area. All warrants executed have been successful. Actioned 23 January 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 03 November 2025	A mobile CCTV camera has been deployed. Officers have liaised with community leaders, local businesses and Golding Homes to identify those involved. Community Protection Warnings have been issued where appropriate and joint visits with housing have reinforced tenancy obligations around acceptable behaviour. Community relationships have been strengthened to enable diversionary outcomes. A Community Protection Warning is a written notice telling someone their behaviour is causing problems and must stop. Actioned 23 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 03 November 2025

We are aware of e-scooter and e-bike use around the green. Regular high visibility patrols have been conducted in identified hotspot areas. Several e-scooters and e-bikes have been stopped and riders identified. Community Protection Warning letters, words of advice and education have been provided where appropriate. Use of our cameras have assisted in identifying riders for proportionate action.

A Community Protection Warning is a written notice telling someone their behaviour is causing problems and must stop.

Actioned 23 January 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 03 November 2025

Acting on intelligence obtained from the local community; officers have obtained multiple drugs warrants at properties within the area. All warrants executed have been successful.

Actioned 23 January 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 November 2025

A mobile CCTV camera has been deployed. Officers have liaised with community leaders, local businesses and Golding Homes to identify those involved. Community Protection Warnings have been issued where appropriate and joint visits with housing have reinforced tenancy obligations around acceptable behaviour. Community relationships have been strengthened to enable diversionary outcomes.

A Community Protection Warning is a written notice telling someone their behaviour is causing problems and must stop.

Actioned 23 January 2026

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