Rural Tunbridge Wells
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.
Lauren Latter
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Drug dealing. Issued 03 February 2026 |
Kent Police has placed significant focus on this issue within the community. Officers have been working to deter offending and make sure that any interaction that could lead to a positive outcome has done so. This work has resulted in a number of arrests linked to these offences, leading to fines, education, disruption and, where required, entry into the criminal justice system through the courts. Actioned 17 March 2026 |
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Farming equipment thefts. Issued 03 February 2026 |
Officers continue to work closely with the community regarding incidents of this nature. We work with the Rural Task Force to ensure that the correct incidents are being recorded, monitored, detected and deterred. We encourage members of the community to continue to report incidents of a suspicious nature that could ultimately lead to the detection of crime. Actioned 17 March 2026 |
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Road safety. Issued 03 February 2026 |
Officers have been working hard to increase their visibility in the area and have carried out regular speed checks within the community. This has led to a range of positive outcomes, including education for drivers, fixed penalty tickets and warning letters for those found committing offences. Actioned 17 March 2026 |
What members in Rural Tunbridge Wells are saying are the issues in the area:
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Upcoming Events
Drop in session, Lamberhurst
- Lamberhurst Village Hall, The Broadway, TN3 8DA
- 20/05/2026 12:30
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