Higham

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

HighamLocal Policing Team

Philip Burns

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. 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
Shoplifting. 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
Antisocial behaviour - general. 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
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 15 April 2026	Over the last 3 months, officers have carried out regular patrols across Higham using a range of policing methods, including foot patrols, bicycle patrols and both marked and unmarked police vehicles. Patrols have focused on areas identified through community reports and local intelligence, helping officers maintain a visible presence, deter antisocial behaviour and respond to concerns raised by residents. Officers have also used these opportunities to speak with local people, provide reassurance and gather information about issues affecting the community. Information provided by residents continues to play an important role in directing patrol activity and identifying emerging concerns. Officers will continue to monitor reports, maintain a visible presence and take appropriate action where issues are identified. Actioned 02 July 2026
Theft - shoplifting. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have been working closely with local businesses in Higham to address concerns about shop theft and provide reassurance to staff. Crime prevention advice has been shared with retailers, along with guidance on reporting offences and preserving evidence to support investigations. Regular patrols on foot, by bicycle and in police vehicles have also taken place in retail areas to provide a visible deterrent and increase opportunities to identify offenders. Officers continue to work with store staff to share information about suspicious behaviour and repeat offenders. This partnership approach helps to prevent crime, support local businesses and maintain confidence in the local shopping area. Patrols and engagement with retailers will continue to help reduce shop theft and keep local businesses safe. Actioned 02 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Road safety remains a priority within Higham ward. During the reporting period, officers carried out patrols on foot, by bicycle and in both marked and unmarked police vehicles to address concerns about speeding, driver behaviour and other road-related issues. Speed enforcement activity took place at locations identified through community feedback and local intelligence, helping to deter offences and encourage safer driving. Officers also took part in dedicated road safety operations across the area, focusing on speeding and other traffic offences. Where offences were identified, enforcement action was taken, including the issuing of Traffic Offence Reports. A Traffic Offence Report is a formal report used when a driver is suspected of committing a road traffic offence. This proactive work helps improve driver behaviour, reduce risks to pedestrians and other road users, and make Higham’s roads safer for everyone. Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

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

Shoplifting.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 April 2026

Over the last 3 months, officers have carried out regular patrols across Higham using a range of policing methods, including foot patrols, bicycle patrols and both marked and unmarked police vehicles.

Patrols have focused on areas identified through community reports and local intelligence, helping officers maintain a visible presence, deter antisocial behaviour and respond to concerns raised by residents. Officers have also used these opportunities to speak with local people, provide reassurance and gather information about issues affecting the community.

Information provided by residents continues to play an important role in directing patrol activity and identifying emerging concerns. Officers will continue to monitor reports, maintain a visible presence and take appropriate action where issues are identified.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have been working closely with local businesses in Higham to address concerns about shop theft and provide reassurance to staff.

Crime prevention advice has been shared with retailers, along with guidance on reporting offences and preserving evidence to support investigations. Regular patrols on foot, by bicycle and in police vehicles have also taken place in retail areas to provide a visible deterrent and increase opportunities to identify offenders.

Officers continue to work with store staff to share information about suspicious behaviour and repeat offenders. This partnership approach helps to prevent crime, support local businesses and maintain confidence in the local shopping area.

Patrols and engagement with retailers will continue to help reduce shop theft and keep local businesses safe.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Road safety remains a priority within Higham ward. During the reporting period, officers carried out patrols on foot, by bicycle and in both marked and unmarked police vehicles to address concerns about speeding, driver behaviour and other road-related issues.

Speed enforcement activity took place at locations identified through community feedback and local intelligence, helping to deter offences and encourage safer driving. Officers also took part in dedicated road safety operations across the area, focusing on speeding and other traffic offences.

Where offences were identified, enforcement action was taken, including the issuing of Traffic Offence Reports. A Traffic Offence Report is a formal report used when a driver is suspected of committing a road traffic offence.

This proactive work helps improve driver behaviour, reduce risks to pedestrians and other road users, and make Higham’s roads safer for everyone.

Actioned 02 July 2026