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

Police constable

Meg Smith

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. 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
Nuisance motorcycles. 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 - general. 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	Regular marked police patrols continue across the area, with officers stopping vehicles and dealing with a range of road traffic offences. Enforcement action has been taken for offences including speeding, poor vehicle condition and driving without valid tax or insurance, with vehicles seized where appropriate. Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols and take action against traffic offences to help improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community. Actioned 03 July 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 14 April 2026	Regular patrols are carried out in areas affected by nuisance motorbike activity to deter offending and identify those responsible. Where riders are identified, officers use road traffic legislation to seize vehicles where appropriate, while antisocial behaviour powers are used to address repeat offending and discourage further nuisance behaviour. Officers will continue to patrol hotspot locations and take action against those whose actions cause nuisance or put others at risk. Actioned 03 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers are carrying out regular patrols and working closely with residents and businesses to prevent antisocial behaviour and encourage the reporting of incidents. Mobile CCTV has been used in identified hotspot areas to help deter offending and identify those responsible. Where young people are identified as being involved in antisocial behaviour, officers take a preventative and safeguarding-focused approach. This can include Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, which are voluntary agreements between young people, their parents or guardians, and the police to address unacceptable behaviour. Educational workbooks and referrals to diversionary activities delivered by the Child Centred Policing Team are also used to help prevent further incidents and encourage positive behaviour. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

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

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Regular marked police patrols continue across the area, with officers stopping vehicles and dealing with a range of road traffic offences. Enforcement action has been taken for offences including speeding, poor vehicle condition and driving without valid tax or insurance, with vehicles seized where appropriate.

Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols and take action against traffic offences to help improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Regular patrols are carried out in areas affected by nuisance motorbike activity to deter offending and identify those responsible. Where riders are identified, officers use road traffic legislation to seize vehicles where appropriate, while antisocial behaviour powers are used to address repeat offending and discourage further nuisance behaviour. Officers will continue to patrol hotspot locations and take action against those whose actions cause nuisance or put others at risk.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers are carrying out regular patrols and working closely with residents and businesses to prevent antisocial behaviour and encourage the reporting of incidents. Mobile CCTV has been used in identified hotspot areas to help deter offending and identify those responsible.

Where young people are identified as being involved in antisocial behaviour, officers take a preventative and safeguarding-focused approach. This can include Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, which are voluntary agreements between young people, their parents or guardians, and the police to address unacceptable behaviour. Educational workbooks and referrals to diversionary activities delivered by the Child Centred Policing Team are also used to help prevent further incidents and encourage positive behaviour.

Actioned 03 July 2026