Kemsing

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

KemsingLocal Policing Team

Ashleigh Balcombe-Wilson

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 20 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 20 July 2026
Vehicle crime. Issued 20 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 20 July 2026
Nuisance antisocial behaviour. Issued 20 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 20 July 2026
Vehicle crime. Issued 14 April 2026	Kent Police has been actively working to reduce vehicle crime in Kemsing through increased patrols in areas identified as vulnerable, including residential roads and rural locations. Officers have provided crime prevention advice to residents, encouraging measures such as using steering wheel locks, parking securely and removing valuables from vehicles. Reports of suspicious activity have been followed up, and information gathered has supported ongoing enquiries and investigations. Engagement with the community continues to play an important role in identifying patterns of offending, developing intelligence and preventing further crimes. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity and to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in direct contact with their local neighbourhood officer. Actioned 02 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 14 April 2026	Road safety remains a priority in Kemsing. Officers continue to carry out speed checks, traffic operations and patrols on roads highlighted by residents for speeding and dangerous driving. Enforcement activity has focused on offences such as speeding, mobile phone use while driving and failing to wear a seatbelt. Alongside enforcement, officers are engaging with the community to promote safer driving and raise awareness of road safety issues. Work with local partners is also helping to identify and address longer-term road safety concerns. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting issues so that patrols and enforcement activity can be targeted where they are needed most. To receive updates and stay in contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV). Actioned 02 July 2026
Farming equipment theft. Issued 14 April 2026	Kent Police has been actively working to reduce the risk of farming equipment theft in Kemsing through targeted rural patrols and close engagement with the local farming community. Officers are promoting security measures such as immobilisers, secure storage, CCTV and forensic marking to help deter offenders and protect valuable equipment. Information sharing and joint working with neighbouring police forces and partner agencies are helping to disrupt organised rural crime groups and identify offenders. Farmers and landowners are encouraged to report suspicious activity as soon as possible, as prompt reporting helps build intelligence and supports a timely police response. Protecting rural communities remains a priority, and officers will continue to work with residents, businesses and partner agencies to prevent rural crime and keep the area safe. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV). Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 20 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 20 July 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Nuisance antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 14 April 2026

Kent Police has been actively working to reduce vehicle crime in Kemsing through increased patrols in areas identified as vulnerable, including residential roads and rural locations. Officers have provided crime prevention advice to residents, encouraging measures such as using steering wheel locks, parking securely and removing valuables from vehicles. Reports of suspicious activity have been followed up, and information gathered has supported ongoing enquiries and investigations.

Engagement with the community continues to play an important role in identifying patterns of offending, developing intelligence and preventing further crimes. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity and to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in direct contact with their local neighbourhood officer.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 14 April 2026

Road safety remains a priority in Kemsing. Officers continue to carry out speed checks, traffic operations and patrols on roads highlighted by residents for speeding and dangerous driving. Enforcement activity has focused on offences such as speeding, mobile phone use while driving and failing to wear a seatbelt.

Alongside enforcement, officers are engaging with the community to promote safer driving and raise awareness of road safety issues. Work with local partners is also helping to identify and address longer-term road safety concerns. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting issues so that patrols and enforcement activity can be targeted where they are needed most. To receive updates and stay in contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Farming equipment theft.

Issued 14 April 2026

Kent Police has been actively working to reduce the risk of farming equipment theft in Kemsing through targeted rural patrols and close engagement with the local farming community. Officers are promoting security measures such as immobilisers, secure storage, CCTV and forensic marking to help deter offenders and protect valuable equipment.

Information sharing and joint working with neighbouring police forces and partner agencies are helping to disrupt organised rural crime groups and identify offenders. Farmers and landowners are encouraged to report suspicious activity as soon as possible, as prompt reporting helps build intelligence and supports a timely police response.

Protecting rural communities remains a priority, and officers will continue to work with residents, businesses and partner agencies to prevent rural crime and keep the area safe. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026