Sherwood

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.

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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

Elizabeth Simpson (Kent Police, Police constable, Tunbridge Wells Neighbourhood Officer)

Elizabeth Simpson

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 27 October 2025

The beat officer has been working hard to deter and detect antisocial behaviour, taking positive action in cases of shoplifting, nuisance vehicles, criminal damage and similar issues. This has resulted in several arrests, Community Protection Warnings and Acceptable Behaviour Agreements being issued, as well as the use of diversionary measures to reduce further reports.

A Community Protection Warning is a formal notice telling someone their behaviour is causing a problem and must stop, while an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement is a written agreement setting out what behaviour must not continue and what is expected going forward.

The officer is also working closely with other agencies to monitor concerns and make sure the right support, and sanctions are put in place. We encourage people to keep reporting these matters so we can continue to take effective action.

Actioned 26 January 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 27 October 2025

The beat officer continues to work with other agencies to tackle drug dealing in the area. High‑visibility patrols are being carried out to spot issues early and deter this type of offending. We encourage people to keep reporting any concerns so we can take action where needed.

Actioned 26 January 2026

Road safety.

Issued 27 October 2025

The beat officer continues to work to identify and address road safety issues. This includes carrying out Speedwatch checks and working with other agencies to pinpoint locations that may be more at risk. She is also working hard to identify vehicles being used in an antisocial way so that appropriate sanctions can be issued and drivers can be spoken to and educated. We will continue to monitor these concerns and take action where possible to help keep the community safe.

Actioned 26 January 2026

What members in Sherwood are saying are the issues in the area:

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