Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

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

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Local Policing Team

Kieron Swan (Kent Police, Police Constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Kieron Swan

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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

Fly-tipping.

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

Dog fouling.

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 bikes.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have carried out regular patrols in the area using both marked and unmarked vehicles to tackle nuisance bikes and improve community safety. This work has resulted in a number of bikes being seized and people being arrested in connection with related offences. Officers have also joined local councillors on drive-arounds to discuss community concerns and identify problem locations. Several targeted days of action have taken place, with additional patrols focused on identifying and dealing with nuisance vehicles. Information gathered from patrols, reports from residents and wider community engagement is helping officers build a clearer understanding of the issue and support future action against those responsible.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers regularly patrol rural roads and country lanes where fly-tipping has been reported. They continue to encourage residents to report incidents to the local council and other relevant organisations, helping to ensure that reports are directed to the agencies responsible for investigating offences, removing waste and taking appropriate action. Officers also work with partner organisations to share information and support efforts to reduce fly-tipping and protect the local environment.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Litter - dog fouling.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers are aware of concerns about littering and dog fouling in the area. While these issues are not usually police matters, they can have a significant impact on local communities. The local council is aware of the concerns and has responsibility for investigating reports, carrying out enforcement where appropriate and taking steps to reduce these issues. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies and share information where needed to support community concerns.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet are saying are the issues in the area:

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