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

E-bikes/e-scooters.

Issued 13 April 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 13 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 13 April 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 13 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 13 April 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 13 April 2026

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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Thistle Hill community Centre - Violence against women and girls : Sun 03 May 14:00

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Brambledown Farm Shop - Violence against women and girls : Mon 13 Apr 10:00

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06/04/2026 10:00:40

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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
  • 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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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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Brambledown Farm Shop, Violence Against Women and Girls Surgery
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Brambledown Farm Shop - violence against women and girls - surgery
  • Brambledown Farm Shop, Brambledown Lower Road, ME12 3SU
  • 18/06/2026 16:00
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Thistle Hill Community Centre - Violence against women and girls, surgery
  • Thistle Hill Community Centre, 4 Laurel Road, ME12 3FG
  • 23/06/2026 18:00
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