Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden

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

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & FrittendenLocal Policing Team

Eleanor Deering

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Catapults. 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
Dog fouling. 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
Catapults. Issued 21 April 2026	Officers have seized a number of catapults as part of ongoing work to tackle incidents involving their misuse. Where individuals are identified carrying or using catapults, appropriate action is taken, and officers work to educate those involved about the risks and consequences of their actions. The use of catapults to commit offences remains an area of concern for Kent Police, particularly where they are used to damage property, harm wildlife or cause alarm within the community. Officers continue to carry out patrols, investigate reports and work with schools, parents and partner agencies to raise awareness and prevent further incidents. We encourage residents to continue reporting concerns to the police, as information from the community plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders, target patrols and take appropriate action. Actioned 21 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 21 April 2026	Officers have been carrying out road checks across rural locations to address concerns about speeding and improve road safety. Alongside enforcement activity, officers are engaging with motorists to raise awareness of the risks associated with excessive speed and the impact it can have on local communities. Where appropriate, enforcement action is being taken against drivers who commit offences, helping to deter unsafe driving and improve safety for all road users. Officers will continue to carry out patrols, road checks and targeted enforcement activity to address concerns raised by residents and promote safer driving across the area. Actioned 21 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 21 April 2026	Neighbourhood officers continue to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address antisocial behaviour across the Cranbrook area. Reports of nuisance behaviour, youth-related antisocial behaviour and disorder in public spaces are taken seriously and investigated where appropriate, with officers responding promptly to concerns raised by the community. High-visibility patrols are carried out in identified hotspot locations to deter offending, provide reassurance and maintain a visible police presence. Officers also work closely with young people, local schools and community groups to address issues at an early stage and prevent escalation. A range of measures may be used where necessary, including Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) and other early intervention approaches, helping to address behaviour before it becomes more serious. Through a combination of engagement, early intervention and enforcement activity, officers remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour, supporting those affected and helping to ensure Cranbrook remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit. Actioned 21 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

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

Actioned 22 July 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 22 July 2026

Actioned 22 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers have seized a number of catapults as part of ongoing work to tackle incidents involving their misuse. Where individuals are identified carrying or using catapults, appropriate action is taken, and officers work to educate those involved about the risks and consequences of their actions.

The use of catapults to commit offences remains an area of concern for Kent Police, particularly where they are used to damage property, harm wildlife or cause alarm within the community. Officers continue to carry out patrols, investigate reports and work with schools, parents and partner agencies to raise awareness and prevent further incidents.

We encourage residents to continue reporting concerns to the police, as information from the community plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders, target patrols and take appropriate action.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers have been carrying out road checks across rural locations to address concerns about speeding and improve road safety. Alongside enforcement activity, officers are engaging with motorists to raise awareness of the risks associated with excessive speed and the impact it can have on local communities.

Where appropriate, enforcement action is being taken against drivers who commit offences, helping to deter unsafe driving and improve safety for all road users. Officers will continue to carry out patrols, road checks and targeted enforcement activity to address concerns raised by residents and promote safer driving across the area.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 21 April 2026

Neighbourhood officers continue to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address antisocial behaviour across the Cranbrook area. Reports of nuisance behaviour, youth-related antisocial behaviour and disorder in public spaces are taken seriously and investigated where appropriate, with officers responding promptly to concerns raised by the community.

High-visibility patrols are carried out in identified hotspot locations to deter offending, provide reassurance and maintain a visible police presence. Officers also work closely with young people, local schools and community groups to address issues at an early stage and prevent escalation.

A range of measures may be used where necessary, including Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) and other early intervention approaches, helping to address behaviour before it becomes more serious. Through a combination of engagement, early intervention and enforcement activity, officers remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour, supporting those affected and helping to ensure Cranbrook remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.

Actioned 21 July 2026