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

Joyden's Wood Local Policing Team

Jaininder Singh Shoker (Kent Police, Police constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Jaininder Singh Shoker

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 08 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 08 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 08 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 08 October 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 08 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 08 October 2026

Burglary.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers carry out regular patrols and work with residents to help prevent burglaries and keep communities safe. They provide advice on home security, such as securing doors and windows and protecting valuable property. Burglary remains a priority for Kent Police, and all reported incidents are recorded and investigated to help identify offenders and support victims.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety (speeding).

Issued 15 July 2026

Following concerns about speeding in the area, officers have carried out speed checks in locations identified by residents as problem areas. These checks help identify drivers exceeding the speed limit and allow appropriate action to be taken where necessary. Officers also carry out regular patrols to deter unsafe driving, respond to community concerns and help improve road safety for everyone using local roads.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers carry out targeted patrols in areas affected by vehicle crime and work with residents to share advice on keeping vehicles and personal property safe. This includes simple crime prevention measures, such as locking vehicles, removing valuables from sight and using additional security devices where appropriate. Reports of vehicle crime are taken seriously, and any offences reported to Kent Police are recorded and investigated to help identify offenders and support victims.

Actioned 30 September 2026

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

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Upcoming Events

Joydens Wood Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
  • Joydens Wood Community Centre, 20 Birchwood Drive, DA2 7NE
  • 07/11/2026 15:00
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VAWG input and Social Media Awareness Input For Parents Of Females
  • Joydens Wood Community Centre, 20 Birchwood Drive, DA2 7NE
  • 11/11/2026 19:30
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Joydens Wood Community Surgery
  • Joydens Wood Community Centre, 20 Birchwood Drive, DA2 7NE
  • 03/02/2027 18:30
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