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
Criminal damage. Issued 20 July 2026	Reports of criminal damage are investigated to help identify those responsible and gather evidence for possible legal action. Criminal damage can take many forms, including graffiti. Officers have been working closely with the local council to address graffiti in the area and enquiries have led to the identification of a person believed to be responsible for a number of graffiti tags. In relation to an incident where the individual was identified, a Community Resolution was issued. A Community Resolution is a way of dealing with lower-level offences without going to court, allowing the person responsible to take steps to address their behaviour. Details have also been shared with the council, which is responsible for removing graffiti and will consider any further civil action it feels is appropriate. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers are aware of concerns raised about the use of e-scooters and e-bikes along the promenade and have increased patrols in the area to address illegal riding and improve safety. Enforcement activity is carried out where offences are identified, and officers continue to engage with riders to explain the law and the risks associated with unsafe use. Earlier this year, an e-scooter was seized following ongoing reports about the manner in which it was being ridden. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take appropriate action where e-scooters or e-bikes are being used unlawfully or in a way that causes concern to the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers are aware of concerns about e-bikes being ridden in an antisocial manner in the area and have been carrying out enquiries to identify those responsible. This work has led to one rider being identified, and targeted activity has been put in place to locate the individual and take appropriate action. Although officers have not yet been able to locate the rider while using the e-bike, enforcement activity in the area has resulted in the seizure of an e-scooter. Officers will continue to respond to reports, carry out patrols and take action where e-bikes or e-scooters are being used illegally or in a way that causes concern to the community. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Criminal damage.

Issued 20 July 2026

Reports of criminal damage are investigated to help identify those responsible and gather evidence for possible legal action. Criminal damage can take many forms, including graffiti. Officers have been working closely with the local council to address graffiti in the area and enquiries have led to the identification of a person believed to be responsible for a number of graffiti tags. In relation to an incident where the individual was identified, a Community Resolution was issued. A Community Resolution is a way of dealing with lower-level offences without going to court, allowing the person responsible to take steps to address their behaviour. Details have also been shared with the council, which is responsible for removing graffiti and will consider any further civil action it feels is appropriate.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers are aware of concerns raised about the use of e-scooters and e-bikes along the promenade and have increased patrols in the area to address illegal riding and improve safety. Enforcement activity is carried out where offences are identified, and officers continue to engage with riders to explain the law and the risks associated with unsafe use. Earlier this year, an e-scooter was seized following ongoing reports about the manner in which it was being ridden. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take appropriate action where e-scooters or e-bikes are being used unlawfully or in a way that causes concern to the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers are aware of concerns about e-bikes being ridden in an antisocial manner in the area and have been carrying out enquiries to identify those responsible. This work has led to one rider being identified, and targeted activity has been put in place to locate the individual and take appropriate action. Although officers have not yet been able to locate the rider while using the e-bike, enforcement activity in the area has resulted in the seizure of an e-scooter. Officers will continue to respond to reports, carry out patrols and take action where e-bikes or e-scooters are being used illegally or in a way that causes concern to the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026