Higham & Shorne

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

Higham & Shorne Local Policing Team

Joanne Hammond (Kent Police, Police Constable, Gravesham Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Joanne Hammond

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Nuisance vehicles on Park Pale.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have carried out regular patrols of the area and have seen what appears to be a noticeable reduction in incidents involving nuisance bikes. In addition, bollards at the bottom of Park Pale have been repositioned to make it more difficult for riders to access and leave the area quickly.

These measures appear to be having a positive impact, and we will continue to monitor the area and respond to any reports from the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 21 July 2026

Keeping the area clean and free from environmental crime remains important to residents and local partners.

Over the past 3 months, only 1 incident of fly-tipping has been reported within the area. This was referred to the local authority for investigation, and we continue to work closely with partner agencies to address any incidents that occur.

We encourage residents to continue reporting fly-tipping so that appropriate action can be taken.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 July 2026

Concerns have been raised regarding heavy goods vehicles using roads in Higham that are not considered suitable for their size, despite advisory signage being in place.

Alongside regular patrols, officers are working with Gravesham Borough Council and other partners to explore ways of improving the current signage. Discussions are underway regarding options that could make restrictions more effective and enforceable in the future.

We will continue working with partner agencies to address these concerns and improve road safety for residents and all road users.

Actioned 30 September 2026

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