St Stephen's

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

St Stephen's Local Policing Team

Gary Sorrell

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols in response to concerns raised by local residents. These patrols provide a visible police presence, help officers identify issues affecting the community and offer opportunities to engage with residents. The policing team is also working with Community Speedwatch coordinators to explore the introduction of a Community Speedwatch scheme in the area. Community Speedwatch is a volunteer-led initiative that allows trained local residents to monitor vehicle speeds and share information with police to help address speeding concerns. We will continue to work with residents and road safety partners to identify local issues and support efforts to improve safety across the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have carried out both foot and vehicle patrols in response to reports of antisocial behaviour in the area. While no antisocial behaviour was witnessed during these patrols, officers continue to monitor concerns and maintain a visible presence in locations where issues have been reported. The local policing team is also working with residents to identify those responsible for incidents of antisocial behaviour. This information helps officers engage with those involved and take appropriate action to prevent further problems. Where necessary, targeted interventions and enforcement measures may be used to address ongoing issues and help improve the quality of life for local residents. We will continue to work with the community to address concerns and take action where appropriate. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have carried out both vehicle and foot patrols in areas where concerns about drug-related activity have been raised by residents. As part of this activity, officers have conducted a number of stop and searches involving people and vehicles suspected of being linked to drug offences. A stop and search is a power that allows police to search a person or vehicle where there are lawful grounds to suspect illegal drugs, weapons or other prohibited items may be present. The policing team continues to investigate information provided by the community and use it to identify those involved in drug-related crime. This intelligence helps officers target patrols, carry out enforcement activity and take action where offences are identified. Tackling drug-related offending remains a priority, and further proactive activity is planned to address concerns and help keep local communities safe. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols in response to concerns raised by local residents. These patrols provide a visible police presence, help officers identify issues affecting the community and offer opportunities to engage with residents.

The policing team is also working with Community Speedwatch coordinators to explore the introduction of a Community Speedwatch scheme in the area. Community Speedwatch is a volunteer-led initiative that allows trained local residents to monitor vehicle speeds and share information with police to help address speeding concerns.

We will continue to work with residents and road safety partners to identify local issues and support efforts to improve safety across the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have carried out both foot and vehicle patrols in response to reports of antisocial behaviour in the area. While no antisocial behaviour was witnessed during these patrols, officers continue to monitor concerns and maintain a visible presence in locations where issues have been reported.

The local policing team is also working with residents to identify those responsible for incidents of antisocial behaviour. This information helps officers engage with those involved and take appropriate action to prevent further problems. Where necessary, targeted interventions and enforcement measures may be used to address ongoing issues and help improve the quality of life for local residents.

We will continue to work with the community to address concerns and take action where appropriate.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have carried out both vehicle and foot patrols in areas where concerns about drug-related activity have been raised by residents.

As part of this activity, officers have conducted a number of stop and searches involving people and vehicles suspected of being linked to drug offences. A stop and search is a power that allows police to search a person or vehicle where there are lawful grounds to suspect illegal drugs, weapons or other prohibited items may be present.

The policing team continues to investigate information provided by the community and use it to identify those involved in drug-related crime. This intelligence helps officers target patrols, carry out enforcement activity and take action where offences are identified.

Tackling drug-related offending remains a priority, and further proactive activity is planned to address concerns and help keep local communities safe.

Actioned 30 September 2026