Chalk

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

Chalk Local Policing Team

Matthew Gash

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 08 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 08 October 2026
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 08 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 08 October 2026
Speed checks. Issued 08 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 08 October 2026
Speeding. Issued 21 July 2026	Following concerns raised by residents, road safety remains a priority for local officers. Regular patrols, speed checks and enforcement activity are carried out to address concerns about speeding, dangerous driving and other behaviour that puts road users at risk. Officers work with local partners and community groups to identify problem locations and focus activity where it is needed most. Vehicle checks are also carried out to ensure drivers are fit to drive, vehicles are safe and legal requirements are being met. Where appropriate, officers conduct roadside alcohol and drug tests and take action against those who break the law. Officers will continue to respond to concerns raised by the community and carry out targeted activity to help keep local roads safe for everyone. Actioned 30 September 2026
Lorry movements. Issued 21 July 2026	Following concerns raised by residents about heavy goods vehicles using local roads, officers have worked with the local authority to better understand the issue. Enquiries confirmed that lorries and skip vehicles are permitted to use these roads because they need access to authorised sites in the area. Officers have also carried out traffic monitoring and enforcement activity to assess vehicle movements and driver behaviour. During these checks, vehicles observed were found to be travelling within the speed limit. Officers will continue to monitor concerns raised by residents, carry out further checks where appropriate and work with partner agencies to help ensure road users comply with relevant regulations and to provide reassurance to the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 21 July 2026	Antisocial behaviour remains a priority for local officers. Regular patrols are carried out in areas where concerns have been raised to deter antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance to residents and respond to any emerging issues. While the number of reported incidents has remained relatively low, officers recognise that not all incidents are reported and continue to maintain a visible presence within the community. These patrols also provide opportunities to engage with residents, gather information and identify any developing concerns. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting antisocial behaviour so that officers can build an accurate picture of local issues and target resources where they are needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 08 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 08 October 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Speed checks.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Speeding.

Issued 21 July 2026

Following concerns raised by residents, road safety remains a priority for local officers. Regular patrols, speed checks and enforcement activity are carried out to address concerns about speeding, dangerous driving and other behaviour that puts road users at risk. Officers work with local partners and community groups to identify problem locations and focus activity where it is needed most. Vehicle checks are also carried out to ensure drivers are fit to drive, vehicles are safe and legal requirements are being met. Where appropriate, officers conduct roadside alcohol and drug tests and take action against those who break the law. Officers will continue to respond to concerns raised by the community and carry out targeted activity to help keep local roads safe for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Lorry movements.

Issued 21 July 2026

Following concerns raised by residents about heavy goods vehicles using local roads, officers have worked with the local authority to better understand the issue. Enquiries confirmed that lorries and skip vehicles are permitted to use these roads because they need access to authorised sites in the area. Officers have also carried out traffic monitoring and enforcement activity to assess vehicle movements and driver behaviour. During these checks, vehicles observed were found to be travelling within the speed limit. Officers will continue to monitor concerns raised by residents, carry out further checks where appropriate and work with partner agencies to help ensure road users comply with relevant regulations and to provide reassurance to the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 21 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour remains a priority for local officers. Regular patrols are carried out in areas where concerns have been raised to deter antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance to residents and respond to any emerging issues. While the number of reported incidents has remained relatively low, officers recognise that not all incidents are reported and continue to maintain a visible presence within the community. These patrols also provide opportunities to engage with residents, gather information and identify any developing concerns. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting antisocial behaviour so that officers can build an accurate picture of local issues and target resources where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026