Swanscombe
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.
Swanscombe Local Policing Team

Simon Hodge
Police constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Drug dealing and use. 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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
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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. 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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
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E-scooters / E-bikes. Issued 15 July 2026 |
As well as regular patrols, officers have carried out dedicated enforcement days to tackle concerns about the illegal or antisocial use of e-scooters and e-bikes. These operations use additional policing resources to focus on areas where problems have been reported, helping to identify offenders, deal with offences and improve safety for local residents. Officers continue to monitor the issue and take action where illegal or dangerous use is identified. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Drug dealing. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers have carried out targeted operations in response to concerns about drug dealing in the area. These activities focus on identifying and disrupting people involved in the supply of illegal drugs. As a result of this work, a suspected drug dealer was arrested following a vehicle stop and remains under investigation for possession with intent to supply. Officers continue to patrol areas where concerns have been raised to deter offending, gather intelligence and help keep local communities safe. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Antisocial behaviour. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers have worked closely with local residents to address antisocial behaviour concerns at identified problem locations. Following reports from the community, a Closure Order was obtained for an address causing significant disruption. A Closure Order is a court order that can temporarily restrict access to a property where serious antisocial behaviour or criminal activity is taking place. The order was later extended to provide continued protection for those affected. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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