Beaver

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

Beaver Local Policing Team

Matt Potticary

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have been acting on information provided by the public about suspected drug-related activity in the local community. As a result of this work, more than 200 cannabis plants were seized from 3 separate locations across Washford and Singleton West. Search warrants were carried out at the addresses, and videos of these operations have been shared through Kent Police's media channels to highlight the action being taken against drug-related crime. In a separate investigation, an individual was arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine in the Beaver area. The suspect was remanded in custody. Officers will continue to act on information from the community to identify offenders, disrupt drug-related crime and help keep local neighbourhoods safe. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have carried out targeted days of action and road safety operations in response to concerns raised by local residents about driving offences and road safety. These operations have included speed checks and enforcement activity against offences that are known nationally as the Fatal Four. The Fatal Four are the four behaviours most commonly linked to people being killed or seriously injured on the roads: speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. During these operations, officers issued tickets for offences including speeding and failing to wear a seatbelt, and several vehicles were seized because they were being driven without valid insurance. This work will continue as officers target the issues that matter most to the community and help keep local roads safe for everyone. Actioned 30 June 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have carried out regular high-visibility foot patrols in areas identified as hotspots for antisocial behaviour, including Singleton Lakes, while also attending community meetings and speaking with local residents to address concerns. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as vandalism, disorderly behaviour or damage to property. As part of this work, a male juvenile was arrested after being found in possession of a catapult following reports of criminal damage in the Stanhope area. Another young person was issued with a Community Protection Warning (CPW), which is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. The warning included a requirement not to carry catapults or other projectiles. Two further individuals were also issued with Community Protection Warnings following incidents of antisocial behaviour at the Singleton Centre. Officers will continue to work with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address antisocial behaviour and take appropriate action against those responsible. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have been acting on information provided by the public about suspected drug-related activity in the local community. As a result of this work, more than 200 cannabis plants were seized from 3 separate locations across Washford and Singleton West. Search warrants were carried out at the addresses, and videos of these operations have been shared through Kent Police's media channels to highlight the action being taken against drug-related crime.

In a separate investigation, an individual was arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine in the Beaver area. The suspect was remanded in custody. Officers will continue to act on information from the community to identify offenders, disrupt drug-related crime and help keep local neighbourhoods safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have carried out targeted days of action and road safety operations in response to concerns raised by local residents about driving offences and road safety. These operations have included speed checks and enforcement activity against offences that are known nationally as the Fatal Four. The Fatal Four are the four behaviours most commonly linked to people being killed or seriously injured on the roads: speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. During these operations, officers issued tickets for offences including speeding and failing to wear a seatbelt, and several vehicles were seized because they were being driven without valid insurance. This work will continue as officers target the issues that matter most to the community and help keep local roads safe for everyone.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have carried out regular high-visibility foot patrols in areas identified as hotspots for antisocial behaviour, including Singleton Lakes, while also attending community meetings and speaking with local residents to address concerns. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as vandalism, disorderly behaviour or damage to property.

As part of this work, a male juvenile was arrested after being found in possession of a catapult following reports of criminal damage in the Stanhope area. Another young person was issued with a Community Protection Warning (CPW), which is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. The warning included a requirement not to carry catapults or other projectiles. Two further individuals were also issued with Community Protection Warnings following incidents of antisocial behaviour at the Singleton Centre. Officers will continue to work with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address antisocial behaviour and take appropriate action against those responsible.

Actioned 30 June 2026