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.

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

SherwoodLocal Policing Team

Elizabeth Simpson

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. 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
E-bikes/scooters. 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
Road safety. 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
Road safety issues. Issued 21 April 2026	Concerns about nuisance vehicles continue to be a priority, particularly along Greggswood Road. In response to reports from residents, local officers have carried out joint visits with Housing and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's Community Safety Unit to address ongoing issues and identify those responsible. As a result of this work, two Section 59 warnings and Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) have been issued. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that can be issued when a vehicle is used in a manner that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If further offending occurs, the vehicle may be seized. A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community and may lead to further enforcement action if problems continue. Further enquiries have identified another vehicle involved in similar behaviour, and enforcement action is being progressed. We will continue to monitor the area, work closely with partner agencies and take appropriate action against those using vehicles irresponsibly to help improve road safety and reduce nuisance within the community. Actioned 21 July 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 21 April 2026	Reports of nuisance motorcycles, particularly around Doorstep Green and surrounding areas, remain a concern for residents. In response, officers continue to carry out high-visibility foot patrols in key locations to deter antisocial behaviour, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to the community. We are also working closely with partner agencies to develop long-term solutions to the issue. As part of this work, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has submitted a funding bid to explore additional target-hardening measures in the areas most affected. Target hardening involves making locations less accessible or attractive to offenders through physical or environmental improvements. Patrols and engagement activity will continue, and information provided by the public remains invaluable in helping officers identify offenders, target resources effectively and address nuisance motorcycle use within the community. Actioned 21 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 21 April 2026	Addressing antisocial behaviour remains an ongoing priority. Officers continue to carry out regular foot patrols in hotspot areas and take enforcement action where appropriate. Joint visits with local housing providers and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's Community Safety Unit are helping to address longer-term issues and provide support to those affected by persistent antisocial behaviour. We have also recently coordinated a multi-agency meeting to address concerns relating to the misuse of catapults in local parks, particularly incidents involving wildlife. This partnership approach is helping to identify effective ways of reducing incidents and preventing further harm. Regular patrols continue at Sherwood Lake, including enforcement of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). A PSPO is a legal order used to address behaviours that have a negative impact on the community and helps officers take action where necessary. Through enforcement, engagement and partnership working, we aim to keep the area safe, welcoming and enjoyable for all residents and visitors. Actioned 21 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

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

E-bikes/scooters.

Issued 22 July 2026

Actioned 22 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 22 July 2026

Actioned 22 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 21 April 2026

Concerns about nuisance vehicles continue to be a priority, particularly along Greggswood Road. In response to reports from residents, local officers have carried out joint visits with Housing and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's Community Safety Unit to address ongoing issues and identify those responsible.

As a result of this work, two Section 59 warnings and Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) have been issued. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that can be issued when a vehicle is used in a manner that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If further offending occurs, the vehicle may be seized. A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community and may lead to further enforcement action if problems continue.

Further enquiries have identified another vehicle involved in similar behaviour, and enforcement action is being progressed. We will continue to monitor the area, work closely with partner agencies and take appropriate action against those using vehicles irresponsibly to help improve road safety and reduce nuisance within the community.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 21 April 2026

Reports of nuisance motorcycles, particularly around Doorstep Green and surrounding areas, remain a concern for residents. In response, officers continue to carry out high-visibility foot patrols in key locations to deter antisocial behaviour, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to the community.

We are also working closely with partner agencies to develop long-term solutions to the issue. As part of this work, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has submitted a funding bid to explore additional target-hardening measures in the areas most affected. Target hardening involves making locations less accessible or attractive to offenders through physical or environmental improvements.

Patrols and engagement activity will continue, and information provided by the public remains invaluable in helping officers identify offenders, target resources effectively and address nuisance motorcycle use within the community.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 21 April 2026

Addressing antisocial behaviour remains an ongoing priority. Officers continue to carry out regular foot patrols in hotspot areas and take enforcement action where appropriate. Joint visits with local housing providers and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's Community Safety Unit are helping to address longer-term issues and provide support to those affected by persistent antisocial behaviour.

We have also recently coordinated a multi-agency meeting to address concerns relating to the misuse of catapults in local parks, particularly incidents involving wildlife. This partnership approach is helping to identify effective ways of reducing incidents and preventing further harm.

Regular patrols continue at Sherwood Lake, including enforcement of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). A PSPO is a legal order used to address behaviours that have a negative impact on the community and helps officers take action where necessary. Through enforcement, engagement and partnership working, we aim to keep the area safe, welcoming and enjoyable for all residents and visitors.

Actioned 21 July 2026