Swalecliffe

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

Swalecliffe Local Policing Team

Harrison Clark

Police constable

Jordon Powell

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 22 April 2026	Officers have continued to take action against the unlawful use of e-bikes and e-scooters within the area. Enforcing offences involving these vehicles can be challenging, particularly as local neighbourhood officers often carry out patrols on foot and may not always be in a position to stop riders safely. Despite this, officers remain committed to tackling the issue through patrols, community engagement and targeted enforcement activity where opportunities arise. E-bikes and e-scooters that are used illegally can create safety concerns for pedestrians and other road users, and work is continuing to identify offenders, educate riders about the law and take appropriate action when offences are detected. Actioned 30 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 22 April 2026	Speed checks were carried out on St John's Road following concerns raised about speeding in the area. During the operation, only 3 vehicles were recorded travelling above the 30mph speed limit, and all were within the threshold where enforcement action would normally be considered. Details of these vehicles have been shared with the Speedwatch Scheme to help build a clearer picture of speeding trends in the area and support any future enforcement activity if concerns continue. Speedwatch is a community scheme where trained volunteers work alongside the police to monitor vehicle speeds and help raise awareness of road safety issues. Officers will continue to carry out speed checks and work with local residents to address concerns about speeding and improve safety on local roads. Actioned 30 June 2026
Violent crime. Issued 22 April 2026	Officers have carried out a combination of high-visibility patrols, both on foot and in police vehicles, to help deter violent crime and provide reassurance to the Swalecliffe community. High-visibility patrols allow officers to maintain a visible presence in areas where concerns have been raised, helping to prevent crime and improve public confidence. During this reporting period, no incidents of violent crime were identified within the ward. Officers will continue to carry out regular patrols and engage with local residents to help keep the area safe and address any concerns raised by the community. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 22 April 2026

Officers have continued to take action against the unlawful use of e-bikes and e-scooters within the area. Enforcing offences involving these vehicles can be challenging, particularly as local neighbourhood officers often carry out patrols on foot and may not always be in a position to stop riders safely. Despite this, officers remain committed to tackling the issue through patrols, community engagement and targeted enforcement activity where opportunities arise. E-bikes and e-scooters that are used illegally can create safety concerns for pedestrians and other road users, and work is continuing to identify offenders, educate riders about the law and take appropriate action when offences are detected.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 22 April 2026

Speed checks were carried out on St John's Road following concerns raised about speeding in the area. During the operation, only 3 vehicles were recorded travelling above the 30mph speed limit, and all were within the threshold where enforcement action would normally be considered. Details of these vehicles have been shared with the Speedwatch Scheme to help build a clearer picture of speeding trends in the area and support any future enforcement activity if concerns continue. Speedwatch is a community scheme where trained volunteers work alongside the police to monitor vehicle speeds and help raise awareness of road safety issues. Officers will continue to carry out speed checks and work with local residents to address concerns about speeding and improve safety on local roads.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Violent crime.

Issued 22 April 2026

Officers have carried out a combination of high-visibility patrols, both on foot and in police vehicles, to help deter violent crime and provide reassurance to the Swalecliffe community. High-visibility patrols allow officers to maintain a visible presence in areas where concerns have been raised, helping to prevent crime and improve public confidence. During this reporting period, no incidents of violent crime were identified within the ward. Officers will continue to carry out regular patrols and engage with local residents to help keep the area safe and address any concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 June 2026