Culverden

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 Goble

Police Constable

Penny Shirley

Police Constable

Stephen Bishop

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 27 October 2025	The Neighbourhood Task Force Town Team has been working hard to tackle antisocial behaviour, including shoplifting and street drinking. They have been carrying out high‑visibility foot patrols in local parks and working closely with partner agencies. This work has led to several arrests, positive outcomes and opportunities to divert people away from further offending. The team is dedicated and focused on disrupting and reducing antisocial behaviour. We encourage residents to keep sharing their concerns with us so we can identify any patterns and target our resources where they are most needed. Actioned 26 January 2026
Criminal damage. Issued 27 October 2025	The Neighbourhood Task Force Town Team continue to monitor criminal damage matters reported to Kent Police. Officers ensure that they are conducting high visible patrols in the area. Actioned 26 January 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 27 October 2025	The Neighbourhood Task Force is working hard to identify and deal with reports of drug dealing. Officers have achieved some good results, including arrests of people involved in this type of criminal activity. They continue to monitor the situation closely and will keep targeting those responsible. Actioned 26 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 27 October 2025

The Neighbourhood Task Force Town Team has been working hard to tackle antisocial behaviour, including shoplifting and street drinking. They have been carrying out high‑visibility foot patrols in local parks and working closely with partner agencies. This work has led to several arrests, positive outcomes and opportunities to divert people away from further offending. The team is dedicated and focused on disrupting and reducing antisocial behaviour. We encourage residents to keep sharing their concerns with us so we can identify any patterns and target our resources where they are most needed.

Actioned 26 January 2026

Criminal damage.

Issued 27 October 2025

The Neighbourhood Task Force Town Team continue to monitor criminal damage matters reported to Kent Police. Officers ensure that they are conducting high visible patrols in the area.

Actioned 26 January 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 27 October 2025

The Neighbourhood Task Force is working hard to identify and deal with reports of drug dealing. Officers have achieved some good results, including arrests of people involved in this type of criminal activity. They continue to monitor the situation closely and will keep targeting those responsible.

Actioned 26 January 2026

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