Southborough & Bidborough

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

Southborough & BidboroughLocal Policing Team

Danny Barnes (Kent Police, Police Constable, Tunbridge wells Neighbourhood beat officer)

Danny Barnes

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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

Highway obstructions.

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

Criminal damage.

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

Officers have carried out regular proactive patrols at local schools during morning drop-off and afternoon collection times, working closely with traffic wardens and school staff to help reduce congestion and improve road safety around school entrances. These patrols help address concerns about parking, driver behaviour and the safety of children, families and others travelling to and from school.

In addition, officers have undertaken speed enforcement checks across the ward, providing road safety advice and taking appropriate action where traffic offences have been identified. This activity is aimed at improving driver behaviour, encouraging safer driving practices and making local roads safer for all road users. Officers will continue to carry out patrols and enforcement activity in response to concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Criminal damage.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers have been working closely with the local council to identify and secure locations that are vulnerable to antisocial behaviour and criminal damage. A range of preventative measures have been introduced to reduce opportunities for offending and improve community safety. This work is ongoing, with further improvements planned in partnership with local agencies to help protect affected sites, deter criminal behaviour and provide reassurance to residents.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 21 April 2026

A number of residents responsible for ongoing antisocial behaviour have been dealt with using community protection powers. Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) and Community Protection Notices (CPNs) have been issued where appropriate to address persistent nuisance behaviour and reduce its impact on the wider community.

A CPW is a formal warning issued when behaviour is having a negative effect on others, while a CPN is a legal notice that can be issued if the behaviour continues. Breaching a CPN may result in further enforcement action.

This activity forms part of ongoing work to tackle antisocial behaviour, support those affected and improve the quality of life for local residents. Officers will continue to monitor concerns, work with partner agencies and take appropriate action where necessary.

Actioned 21 July 2026

What members in Southborough & Bidborough are saying are the issues in the area:

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