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

CulverdenLocal Policing Team

Lee Goble

Police Constable

Penny Shirley

Police Constable

Stephen Bishop

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 22 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 22 July 2026
Fraud. Issued 22 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 22 July 2026
Homelessness/begging. Issued 22 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 22 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 21 April 2026	Tackling antisocial behaviour remains a key priority for neighbourhood officers. Officers continue to respond to concerns raised by residents and businesses through a combination of high-visibility patrols, proactive engagement and enforcement action where necessary. Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) have been issued to individuals whose behaviour has had a negative impact on the local community. A CPW is a formal warning designed to address antisocial behaviour at an early stage and may lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues. This work is supported by close partnership working with housing providers, local authorities and support services to address the underlying causes of persistent issues and develop long-term solutions. Through a combination of prevention, early intervention and enforcement, officers remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour, supporting those affected and improving the quality of life for local residents. Actioned 21 July 2026
Homelessness and begging. Issued 21 April 2026	Officers recognise the concerns that residents and businesses may have regarding street begging and rough sleeping, while also recognising that those involved can often be vulnerable and in need of support. Neighbourhood officers work closely with local authorities, outreach services and charitable organisations to help ensure individuals are directed towards appropriate support and assistance. Where concerns are raised about aggressive begging, antisocial behaviour or criminal activity, officers will take proportionate and appropriate action to protect the community and address any offences that have been committed. At the same time, partnership working continues to focus on tackling the underlying causes of these issues and supporting individuals to access long-term help. Through a balanced approach of enforcement, engagement and partnership working, officers aim to improve the experience of residents, businesses and visitors while ensuring vulnerable individuals receive the support they need. Actioned 21 July 2026
Violence against women and girls (VAWG). Issued 21 April 2026	Protecting women and girls and ensuring they feel safe within our communities remains a key policing priority. Neighbourhood officers continue to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to identify locations where people may feel vulnerable and to address behaviours that contribute to fear, harassment or intimidation. Reports of violence, harassment, stalking and sexual offences are taken seriously and are thoroughly investigated. High-visibility patrols are regularly carried out in town centres, parks and other public spaces to provide reassurance, deter offending and maintain a visible police presence within the community. Officers also work with partner agencies to identify offenders, safeguard those at risk and support victims in accessing the help and advice they need. Through a combination of engagement, intelligence gathering, prevention and enforcement activity, we remain committed to improving safety, increasing confidence and helping ensure that women and girls feel safe in the places where they live, work and visit. Actioned 21 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 22 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 22 July 2026

Fraud.

Issued 22 July 2026

Actioned 22 July 2026

Homelessness/begging.

Issued 22 July 2026

Actioned 22 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 21 April 2026

Tackling antisocial behaviour remains a key priority for neighbourhood officers. Officers continue to respond to concerns raised by residents and businesses through a combination of high-visibility patrols, proactive engagement and enforcement action where necessary.

Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) have been issued to individuals whose behaviour has had a negative impact on the local community. A CPW is a formal warning designed to address antisocial behaviour at an early stage and may lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues.

This work is supported by close partnership working with housing providers, local authorities and support services to address the underlying causes of persistent issues and develop long-term solutions. Through a combination of prevention, early intervention and enforcement, officers remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour, supporting those affected and improving the quality of life for local residents.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Homelessness and begging.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers recognise the concerns that residents and businesses may have regarding street begging and rough sleeping, while also recognising that those involved can often be vulnerable and in need of support. Neighbourhood officers work closely with local authorities, outreach services and charitable organisations to help ensure individuals are directed towards appropriate support and assistance.

Where concerns are raised about aggressive begging, antisocial behaviour or criminal activity, officers will take proportionate and appropriate action to protect the community and address any offences that have been committed. At the same time, partnership working continues to focus on tackling the underlying causes of these issues and supporting individuals to access long-term help.

Through a balanced approach of enforcement, engagement and partnership working, officers aim to improve the experience of residents, businesses and visitors while ensuring vulnerable individuals receive the support they need.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Issued 21 April 2026

Protecting women and girls and ensuring they feel safe within our communities remains a key policing priority. Neighbourhood officers continue to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to identify locations where people may feel vulnerable and to address behaviours that contribute to fear, harassment or intimidation.

Reports of violence, harassment, stalking and sexual offences are taken seriously and are thoroughly investigated. High-visibility patrols are regularly carried out in town centres, parks and other public spaces to provide reassurance, deter offending and maintain a visible police presence within the community.

Officers also work with partner agencies to identify offenders, safeguard those at risk and support victims in accessing the help and advice they need. Through a combination of engagement, intelligence gathering, prevention and enforcement activity, we remain committed to improving safety, increasing confidence and helping ensure that women and girls feel safe in the places where they live, work and visit.

Actioned 21 July 2026