Salmestone

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

Salmestone Local Policing Team

Lee Godden

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 07 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 07 October 2026
E-scooters/ E-bikes. Issued 07 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 07 October 2026
Highways obstructions. Issued 07 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 07 October 2026
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 15 July 2026	Concerns about the illegal and unsafe use of e-scooters and e-bikes continue to be raised by residents. Officers regularly patrol locations where issues are reported, speaking with riders about the law and the importance of using these vehicles safely and responsibly. Where offences are identified, officers will take appropriate action, which may include seizing vehicles and issuing penalties. This remains an ongoing issue across the wider area, and officers continue to carry out targeted activity to address illegal and dangerous riding. Alongside enforcement, officers work with local retailers to help ensure they understand the laws relating to the sale and use of e-scooters and e-bikes so they can provide accurate information to customers. By combining education, engagement and enforcement, officers aim to improve safety for riders, pedestrians and other road users. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 15 July 2026	PC Godden understands the impact that drug use and drug dealing can have on local communities and continue to take reports from residents seriously. Information provided by the public, alongside patrols and work with partner organisations, helps officers identify areas of concern and focus their activity where it is most needed. Where appropriate, officers may carry out stop and searches. A stop and search allows officers to search a person, vehicle or property when there are legal grounds to suspect they may be carrying illegal items, such as drugs. Officers may also make arrests as part of ongoing efforts to tackle drug-related crime and reduce the harm it causes. Information from residents remains vital in helping officers understand local concerns and identify those involved in criminal activity. Anyone with concerns about drug-related activity is encouraged to share information through local engagement events or community messaging channels. Reports from the public help officers build a clearer picture of local issues and support efforts to keep neighbourhoods safe. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 15 July 2026	PC Godden continues to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour in areas where residents and businesses have reported concerns. Regular patrols take place in parks, streets and other public spaces, providing opportunities to engage with young people, address concerns and explain the impact that disruptive behaviour can have on the wider community. Police are also working closely with the local council to address persistent antisocial behaviour. Where appropriate, Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices have been issued. A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning given when someone's behaviour is having a negative impact on the local community. If the behaviour continues, a Community Protection Notice may be issued, requiring the person responsible to stop the behaviour. Failure to comply can result in further enforcement action. These powers help police and partner agencies deal with ongoing antisocial behaviour and improve the quality of life for local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 07 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 07 October 2026

E-scooters/ E-bikes.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Highways obstructions.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 15 July 2026

Concerns about the illegal and unsafe use of e-scooters and e-bikes continue to be raised by residents. Officers regularly patrol locations where issues are reported, speaking with riders about the law and the importance of using these vehicles safely and responsibly. Where offences are identified, officers will take appropriate action, which may include seizing vehicles and issuing penalties.

This remains an ongoing issue across the wider area, and officers continue to carry out targeted activity to address illegal and dangerous riding. Alongside enforcement, officers work with local retailers to help ensure they understand the laws relating to the sale and use of e-scooters and e-bikes so they can provide accurate information to customers. By combining education, engagement and enforcement, officers aim to improve safety for riders, pedestrians and other road users.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Godden understands the impact that drug use and drug dealing can have on local communities and continue to take reports from residents seriously. Information provided by the public, alongside patrols and work with partner organisations, helps officers identify areas of concern and focus their activity where it is most needed. Where appropriate, officers may carry out stop and searches. A stop and search allows officers to search a person, vehicle or property when there are legal grounds to suspect they may be carrying illegal items, such as drugs. Officers may also make arrests as part of ongoing efforts to tackle drug-related crime and reduce the harm it causes.

Information from residents remains vital in helping officers understand local concerns and identify those involved in criminal activity. Anyone with concerns about drug-related activity is encouraged to share information through local engagement events or community messaging channels. Reports from the public help officers build a clearer picture of local issues and support efforts to keep neighbourhoods safe.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Godden continues to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour in areas where residents and businesses have reported concerns. Regular patrols take place in parks, streets and other public spaces, providing opportunities to engage with young people, address concerns and explain the impact that disruptive behaviour can have on the wider community.

Police are also working closely with the local council to address persistent antisocial behaviour. Where appropriate, Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices have been issued. A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning given when someone's behaviour is having a negative impact on the local community. If the behaviour continues, a Community Protection Notice may be issued, requiring the person responsible to stop the behaviour. Failure to comply can result in further enforcement action. These powers help police and partner agencies deal with ongoing antisocial behaviour and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026