Kemsing

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

Kemsing Local Policing Team

Ashleigh Balcombe-Wilson (Kent Police, Police Constable, Swanley Neighbourhood Officer for Kemsing, West Kingsdown and Fawkham, Eynsford, Otford and Shoreham)

Ashleigh Balcombe-Wilson

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety.

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

Drugs.

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

Road safety.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to address road safety concerns through targeted patrols and enforcement activity within the ward. Speed detection equipment has been used at locations identified through community concerns, including Childsbridge Lane between Kemsing and Seal, helping officers identify speeding drivers and promote safer driving standards. Further speed enforcement activity is planned over the coming months, alongside additional checks at varying times and locations.

Residents are encouraged to report dangerous, antisocial or inconsiderate driving, as information from the community helps officers identify problem locations and direct patrols where they are needed most. Through ongoing enforcement, visibility patrols and community engagement, officers continue to work to improve road safety and reduce offending on local roads.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to address vehicle crime through proactive patrols, investigations and community engagement. Although vehicle crime reports remain relatively low, officers work closely with residents to identify suspicious activity, gather intelligence and prevent further offences. Reports from the community are reviewed and investigated where appropriate, helping officers identify offenders and take positive action. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour as soon as possible, as timely reporting can provide valuable opportunities to prevent crime, secure evidence and support ongoing enquiries. Through ongoing patrols and crime prevention activity, officers continue to work to reduce vehicle crime and keep local communities safe.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to monitor antisocial behaviour across the ward through regular patrols, community engagement and partnership working. Although reports of antisocial behaviour have remained low during this reporting period, officers continue to maintain a visible presence, respond to concerns raised by residents and take action where necessary. This priority will be reviewed to ensure it continues to reflect the issues that matter most to the local community. Residents are encouraged to keep reporting incidents and concerns, as information from the public helps officers identify emerging issues, direct resources effectively and take positive action where needed.

Actioned 30 September 2026

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

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