Shepway

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

Shepway Local Policing Team

Jon Edwards (Kent Police, Police constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Jon Edwards

Police constable

Meg Smith (Kent Police, Police Constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Meg Smith

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to address road safety concerns linked to the illegal use of off-road motorcycles. Using information from residents and local intelligence, officers have identified and taken action against riders responsible for offending in the area. Local officers also support a number of ongoing operations that focus on different aspects of nuisance and off-road vehicle use, sharing information and intelligence to help identify offenders, target enforcement activity and improve safety within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out targeted activity to tackle nuisance motorcycles and identify those responsible. Through proactive patrols and enforcement work, local officers have successfully identified and prosecuted individuals using off-road motorcycles illegally. Patrols will continue in areas where concerns have been raised to deter offending and improve community safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to work with local housing providers and partner organisations to tackle antisocial behaviour. Where appropriate, officers use Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning designed to stop antisocial behaviour before further action becomes necessary. Mobile CCTV has also been deployed in hotspot locations, and joint visits and enforcement days are being carried out with housing partners to identify issues, take action where needed and support long-term solutions.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Shepway are saying are the issues in the area:

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