Palace Wood

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

Palace Wood Local Policing Team

Louise Green

Police constable

Thomas James

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug taking. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Catapults. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	Local beat officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols in areas where reports of antisocial driving and road traffic offences have been received. While no offences have been witnessed during recent patrols, a visible police presence helps deter unlawful driving and reassure local residents. Officers will continue to patrol these areas and take appropriate action where offences are identified to help keep local roads safe. Actioned 03 July 2026
Theft - shoplifting. Issued 14 April 2026	Local beat officers have been working closely with businesses affected by theft, carrying out high-visibility patrols and reassurance visits in identified areas. This increased police presence has contributed to a reduction in reported theft offences. Officers will continue to work with businesses to identify repeat offenders and take robust action against those responsible. Ongoing partnership working and information sharing remain key to preventing crime and supporting local businesses. Actioned 03 July 2026
Catapults. Issued 14 April 2026	We are aware of reports involving groups of young people using catapults in the area. Every report has been reviewed and investigated to identify those responsible. High-visibility patrols have been increased in affected locations, and parish councils have been asked to monitor hotspot areas using local CCTV where available. Catapult misuse is a concern nationally and can lead to damage to property, harm to wildlife and risks to public safety. Officers continue to patrol identified areas, work with local schools to raise awareness and, where appropriate, use educational workbooks and early intervention measures with young people found carrying or using catapults. Encouragingly, reports relating to catapult use have reduced over the past three months. We will continue to work with the community and partner agencies to address this issue and prevent further incidents. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug taking.

Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Local beat officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols in areas where reports of antisocial driving and road traffic offences have been received. While no offences have been witnessed during recent patrols, a visible police presence helps deter unlawful driving and reassure local residents. Officers will continue to patrol these areas and take appropriate action where offences are identified to help keep local roads safe.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 14 April 2026

Local beat officers have been working closely with businesses affected by theft, carrying out high-visibility patrols and reassurance visits in identified areas. This increased police presence has contributed to a reduction in reported theft offences. Officers will continue to work with businesses to identify repeat offenders and take robust action against those responsible. Ongoing partnership working and information sharing remain key to preventing crime and supporting local businesses.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 14 April 2026

We are aware of reports involving groups of young people using catapults in the area. Every report has been reviewed and investigated to identify those responsible. High-visibility patrols have been increased in affected locations, and parish councils have been asked to monitor hotspot areas using local CCTV where available.

Catapult misuse is a concern nationally and can lead to damage to property, harm to wildlife and risks to public safety. Officers continue to patrol identified areas, work with local schools to raise awareness and, where appropriate, use educational workbooks and early intervention measures with young people found carrying or using catapults.

Encouragingly, reports relating to catapult use have reduced over the past three months. We will continue to work with the community and partner agencies to address this issue and prevent further incidents.

Actioned 03 July 2026