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
Catapults. Issued 12 October 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 12 October 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 12 October 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 12 October 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 12 October 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 12 October 2026
Catapults. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to work with partner organisations to tackle catapult-related antisocial behaviour. Regular patrols are carried out in hotspot areas, including Singleton Lakes, to deter offending and protect local residents and wildlife. Officers have identified and arrested individuals linked to these offences and have seized a number of catapults. In some cases, officers have applied for a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), which is a court order that places restrictions on a person's behaviour to help prevent further offending. Young people involved in lower-level incidents may also be offered an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement, which is a voluntary agreement between the young person, their family and partner agencies that sets out clear expectations for future behaviour. Through enforcement, education and partnership working, officers continue to take action to prevent catapult misuse and reduce its impact on the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers have carried out speed checks and targeted enforcement activity in Singleton, Stanhope, Washford Farm and the Beaver area in response to road safety concerns raised by residents. Drivers found committing offences may be issued with a Traffic Offence Report (TOR), which is a formal process used to deal with road traffic offences, while others may receive advice and education to encourage safer driving. Officers also took action against the illegal use of e-scooters, including seizing an e-scooter from a young rider in Singleton after it was being ridden on the road in a way that posed a risk to both the rider and other road users. Through ongoing patrols and enforcement activity, officers continue to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles in the Stanhope and Cuckoo Woods area through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Following the seizure of several motorcycles being used in an antisocial manner, reports of nuisance motorcycle incidents have reduced. Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols, work alongside specialist roads policing teams during dedicated enforcement days and act on information provided by residents. Information shared through My Community Voice and other reporting channels helps officers identify offenders, target activity and improve community safety. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

Issued 12 October 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 12 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 12 October 2026

Actioned 12 October 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 12 October 2026

Actioned 12 October 2026

Catapults.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to work with partner organisations to tackle catapult-related antisocial behaviour. Regular patrols are carried out in hotspot areas, including Singleton Lakes, to deter offending and protect local residents and wildlife. Officers have identified and arrested individuals linked to these offences and have seized a number of catapults. In some cases, officers have applied for a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), which is a court order that places restrictions on a person's behaviour to help prevent further offending.

Young people involved in lower-level incidents may also be offered an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement, which is a voluntary agreement between the young person, their family and partner agencies that sets out clear expectations for future behaviour. Through enforcement, education and partnership working, officers continue to take action to prevent catapult misuse and reduce its impact on the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers have carried out speed checks and targeted enforcement activity in Singleton, Stanhope, Washford Farm and the Beaver area in response to road safety concerns raised by residents.

Drivers found committing offences may be issued with a Traffic Offence Report (TOR), which is a formal process used to deal with road traffic offences, while others may receive advice and education to encourage safer driving. Officers also took action against the illegal use of e-scooters, including seizing an e-scooter from a young rider in Singleton after it was being ridden on the road in a way that posed a risk to both the rider and other road users. Through ongoing patrols and enforcement activity, officers continue to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles in the Stanhope and Cuckoo Woods area through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Following the seizure of several motorcycles being used in an antisocial manner, reports of nuisance motorcycle incidents have reduced. Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols, work alongside specialist roads policing teams during dedicated enforcement days and act on information provided by residents. Information shared through My Community Voice and other reporting channels helps officers identify offenders, target activity and improve community safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026