Cheriton

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

Cheriton Local Policing Team

Toby Allen

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Scooters/e-bikes. Issued 15 April 2026	Both e-bikes, e-scooters and road safety continue to be key priorities within the Cheriton area. Officers regularly carry out dedicated patrols, speaking with people using e-scooters and e-bikes to provide safety advice and explain the laws that apply to these vehicles. Some e-scooters and e-bikes cannot be used legally on public roads, pavements or other public spaces, and misuse can create risks for pedestrians and other road users. As part of ongoing enforcement activity, officers from the Neighbourhood Task Force recently carried out a targeted operation focusing on the unlawful use of e-scooters and e-bikes. During this operation, several vehicles were seized after offences were identified. Officers will continue to combine education, engagement and enforcement to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community. Actioned 01 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Over the past 3 months, officers have carried out proactive patrols in the Cheriton area, stopping vehicles suspected of being driven without valid insurance or the appropriate driving licence. During these patrols, a number of drivers have been given advice about road safety and responsible driving. To further support this work, a joint operation is being planned involving local officers, Trading Standards and the Road Safety Unit. Trading Standards helps enforce consumer protection and business regulations, while the Road Safety Unit focuses on reducing collisions and improving road safety. By working together, these agencies aim to identify offences, improve driver behaviour and make the roads safer for everyone in the community. Actioned 01 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 15 April 2026	There have been a number of reports of antisocial behaviour in specific areas of Cheriton. In response, officers have increased patrols in these locations and are carrying out proactive activity, including stop and searches where there are legal grounds to do so. A stop and search is a police power that allows officers to search a person for prohibited items or evidence of criminal activity. Officers have also used powers to disperse groups where their behaviour is causing nuisance, alarm or distress to others. Tackling antisocial behaviour remains a priority for the Local Neighbourhood Team and this work will continue. In addition, the Child Centred Policing Team has been visiting local schools to deliver assemblies and educational sessions about behaviour, personal responsibility and the impact that unacceptable behaviour can have on local communities. This approach aims to prevent problems before they occur while supporting young people to make positive choices. Actioned 01 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 15 April 2026

Both e-bikes, e-scooters and road safety continue to be key priorities within the Cheriton area. Officers regularly carry out dedicated patrols, speaking with people using e-scooters and e-bikes to provide safety advice and explain the laws that apply to these vehicles. Some e-scooters and e-bikes cannot be used legally on public roads, pavements or other public spaces, and misuse can create risks for pedestrians and other road users. As part of ongoing enforcement activity, officers from the Neighbourhood Task Force recently carried out a targeted operation focusing on the unlawful use of e-scooters and e-bikes. During this operation, several vehicles were seized after offences were identified. Officers will continue to combine education, engagement and enforcement to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Over the past 3 months, officers have carried out proactive patrols in the Cheriton area, stopping vehicles suspected of being driven without valid insurance or the appropriate driving licence. During these patrols, a number of drivers have been given advice about road safety and responsible driving. To further support this work, a joint operation is being planned involving local officers, Trading Standards and the Road Safety Unit. Trading Standards helps enforce consumer protection and business regulations, while the Road Safety Unit focuses on reducing collisions and improving road safety. By working together, these agencies aim to identify offences, improve driver behaviour and make the roads safer for everyone in the community.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 15 April 2026

There have been a number of reports of antisocial behaviour in specific areas of Cheriton. In response, officers have increased patrols in these locations and are carrying out proactive activity, including stop and searches where there are legal grounds to do so. A stop and search is a police power that allows officers to search a person for prohibited items or evidence of criminal activity. Officers have also used powers to disperse groups where their behaviour is causing nuisance, alarm or distress to others. Tackling antisocial behaviour remains a priority for the Local Neighbourhood Team and this work will continue. In addition, the Child Centred Policing Team has been visiting local schools to deliver assemblies and educational sessions about behaviour, personal responsibility and the impact that unacceptable behaviour can have on local communities. This approach aims to prevent problems before they occur while supporting young people to make positive choices.

Actioned 01 July 2026