Sheppey Central

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

Matt Saddington (Kent Police, PC, Swale Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Matt Saddington

PC

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Alcohol.

Issued 03 February 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 03 February 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 February 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 03 February 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 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 03 February 2026

What members in Sheppey Central are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Local Priorities E-Scooters/nuisance motorcycles Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding E-Scooters/nuisance motorcycles,...

Kent Police
29/03/2026 10:00:46

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Local Priorities E-Scooters/nuisance motorcycles Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding E-Scooters/nuisance motorcycles,...

Kent Police
28/03/2026 10:00:36

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A message for our motorcyclists or family members of motorcyclists.

Hello Resident Are you Motorcyclist or know someone who is one? Are they heading out for rides ...

Kent Police
26/03/2026 16:23:51

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

Resident Good Afternoon, Please find attached 5 current scams targeting our communities. Fe...

Kent Police
26/03/2026 15:30:03

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Minster on sea Surgery and Violence against women and girls: Thu 09 Apr 14:00

Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at Minster on Sea Parish Council, Love Lane, Minst...

Kent Police
26/03/2026 12:00:41

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Stay informed - sign up to e-watch

Dear Coordinator, As one of our valued Neighbourhood Watch coordinators, staying up to date with a...

Kent Police
25/03/2026 11:40:53

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Citizens In Policing Recruitment Event : Saturday 28 March 8am until 4pm, and Tuesday 31 March 6:30pm until 8:30pm

Dear Resident, Our volunteer teams will be at Dockside Shopping Centre, Maritime Way, St. Mary...

Kent Police
24/03/2026 15:28:49

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Brambledown Farm shop - Violence against women and girls : Wed 06 May 15:00

Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at Brambledown Farm Shop, 3SU, Brambledown, Lower ...

Kent Police
23/03/2026 15:01:09

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Upcoming Events

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Thistle Hill Community Centre - Violence Against Women and Girls
  • Thistle Hill Community Centre, 4 Laurel Road, ME12 3FG
  • 09/04/2026 10:00
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Minster on sea Surgery and Violence Against Women and Girls
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Brambledown Farm Shop - Violence against women and girls
  • Brambledown Farm Shop, 189 Park Road, ME10 1ER
  • 13/04/2026 10:00
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Thistle Hill community Centre - Violence against women and girls
  • Thistle Hill Community Centre, 4 Laurel Road, ME12 3FG
  • 03/05/2026 14:00
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Brambledown Farm shop - Violence against women and girls
  • Brambledown Farm Shop, Brambledown Lower Road, ME12 3SU
  • 06/05/2026 15:00
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minster on sea - Surgery / Violence Against Women and Girls
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Thistle Hill Community Centre Violence Against Women and Girls Surgery
  • Thistle Hill Community Centre, 4 Laurel Road, ME12 3FG
  • 26/05/2026 13:00
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Brambledown Farm Shop - Violence against women and girls - Surgery
  • Brambledown Farm Shop, Brambledown Lower Road, ME12 3SU
  • 30/05/2026 12:00
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