Joyden's Wood

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

Jaininder Singh Shoker (Kent Police, Police constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Jaininder Singh Shoker

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Vehicle crime.

Issued 16 April 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 16 April 2026

Burglary.

Issued 16 April 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 16 April 2026

Road safety.

Issued 16 April 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 16 April 2026

Road safety.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Shoker has worked with the local councillor to identify vehicles being parked in ways that could cause danger. As a result, warning letters have been sent to drivers, providing advice and education about safe and considerate parking.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 03 February 2026

Coffee with a Cop events have been arranged by PC Shoker, alongside ward surgeries and other community engagement activities to discuss ongoing local issues.

During these sessions, officers have provided advice, guidance and crime‑prevention information. Additional patrols have also been carried out to help address concerns and deter nuisance behaviour.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 03 February 2026

This issue was raised by the local councillor. In response, the local beat officer, PC Shoker, has identified those involved.

Warning letters have now been sent to the individuals concerned. Where appropriate, further action, including fines, may be considered.

Actioned 31 March 2026

What members in Joyden's Wood are saying are the issues in the area:

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Joydens Wood Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
  • Joydens Wood Community Centre, 20 Birchwood Drive, DA2 7NE
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Joydens Wood Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
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