Dane Valley

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

Dane Valley Local Policing Team

Lee Godden

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Godden recognises that road safety is a key concern for residents and is taking this seriously. He is developing a longer‑term approach to understand which roads present the highest risk, rather than relying on one‑off checks. This includes reviewing concerns raised by the community and identifying patterns in where and when issues occur. As part of this work, he has been speaking directly with drivers across the area, encouraging safer driving, reducing speed and improving awareness of other road users. He is also working closely with the local council and specialist Kent Police teams to support a coordinated response to speeding and other road safety issues. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns, as this helps inform future activity. You can speak with your local officer at ward surgeries or through My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates). Actioned 30 June 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 16 April 2026	PC Godden is taking action to tackle drug use and its impact on the community. He is working closely with residents and partner agencies to understand local concerns and identify areas most affected. Using this information, along with regular patrols, he is able to focus activity where it is most needed. During these patrols, officers use stop and search powers where appropriate, and take enforcement action, including arrests, when offences are identified. This helps reduce harm and disrupt drug activity. This approach combines engagement, visibility and enforcement to improve safety. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates). Actioned 30 June 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 16 April 2026	Officers are continuing to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) across the area. Regular patrols are taking place in locations such as parks, streets and other areas where concerns have been raised. During these patrols, officers speak with young people to explain how their behaviour can impact others and help prevent issues from escalating. As the summer months approach, when antisocial behaviour can increase, officers are working ahead with partners to plan additional activity. This includes increased high‑visibility patrols and engagement with schools to raise awareness and promote positive behaviour. This approach combines prevention, engagement and enforcement to reduce antisocial behaviour and support safer communities. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates). Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Godden recognises that road safety is a key concern for residents and is taking this seriously.

He is developing a longer‑term approach to understand which roads present the highest risk, rather than relying on one‑off checks. This includes reviewing concerns raised by the community and identifying patterns in where and when issues occur.

As part of this work, he has been speaking directly with drivers across the area, encouraging safer driving, reducing speed and improving awareness of other road users.

He is also working closely with the local council and specialist Kent Police teams to support a coordinated response to speeding and other road safety issues.

Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns, as this helps inform future activity. You can speak with your local officer at ward surgeries or through My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 16 April 2026

PC Godden is taking action to tackle drug use and its impact on the community.

He is working closely with residents and partner agencies to understand local concerns and identify areas most affected. Using this information, along with regular patrols, he is able to focus activity where it is most needed.

During these patrols, officers use stop and search powers where appropriate, and take enforcement action, including arrests, when offences are identified. This helps reduce harm and disrupt drug activity.

This approach combines engagement, visibility and enforcement to improve safety. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 16 April 2026

Officers are continuing to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) across the area.

Regular patrols are taking place in locations such as parks, streets and other areas where concerns have been raised. During these patrols, officers speak with young people to explain how their behaviour can impact others and help prevent issues from escalating.

As the summer months approach, when antisocial behaviour can increase, officers are working ahead with partners to plan additional activity. This includes increased high‑visibility patrols and engagement with schools to raise awareness and promote positive behaviour.

This approach combines prevention, engagement and enforcement to reduce antisocial behaviour and support safer communities. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing concerns through local ward surgeries or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).

Actioned 30 June 2026