Swanley St Mary's

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

Swanley St Mary'sLocal Policing Team

Steven Shipley

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	We are aware of ongoing antisocial behaviour (ASB) concerns within Swanley Town Centre and the impact this can have on local businesses, residents and visitors. To address these issues, 2 dedicated officers have been assigned to patrol the town centre, providing a visible presence, responding to incidents and helping to deter further antisocial behaviour. Officers make regular use of the council's CCTV system to identify those responsible and, where appropriate, use antisocial behaviour powers and engage with parents and guardians to address repeat issues. Local officers are also working closely with the secondary school to reinforce the message that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated, while building positive relationships with young people and encouraging them to report concerns. Although antisocial behaviour remains a focus for the local policing team, reports have reduced in recent months. Officers will continue to work with partners and the community to build on this progress and keep the town centre safe. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV). Actioned 02 July 2026
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 14 April 2026	Nuisance vehicles remain an issue across Swanley and can be difficult to tackle. Local officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in affected areas and make use of Section 59 warnings where those responsible can be identified. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that can be issued when a vehicle is being used in a manner that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If the warning is breached, the vehicle can be seized. Speed checks are also planned in locations most affected by nuisance vehicle activity to help deter dangerous and antisocial driving. Residents are encouraged to report nuisance vehicles to Kent Police, either online or through their local neighbourhood officer, as information from the community helps officers target patrols and enforcement activity effectively. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV). Actioned 02 July 2026
Drug use. Issued 14 April 2026	There have been minimal reports of drug-related issues in this ward. However, the local neighbourhood team will continue to monitor the situation and carry out patrols where appropriate. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns about drug use or suspicious activity, either through Kent Police’s online reporting system or directly to their local officer, as information from the community helps officers identify emerging issues and take action where necessary. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV). Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

We are aware of ongoing antisocial behaviour (ASB) concerns within Swanley Town Centre and the impact this can have on local businesses, residents and visitors. To address these issues, 2 dedicated officers have been assigned to patrol the town centre, providing a visible presence, responding to incidents and helping to deter further antisocial behaviour.

Officers make regular use of the council's CCTV system to identify those responsible and, where appropriate, use antisocial behaviour powers and engage with parents and guardians to address repeat issues. Local officers are also working closely with the secondary school to reinforce the message that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated, while building positive relationships with young people and encouraging them to report concerns.

Although antisocial behaviour remains a focus for the local policing team, reports have reduced in recent months. Officers will continue to work with partners and the community to build on this progress and keep the town centre safe. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Nuisance vehicles remain an issue across Swanley and can be difficult to tackle. Local officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in affected areas and make use of Section 59 warnings where those responsible can be identified. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that can be issued when a vehicle is being used in a manner that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If the warning is breached, the vehicle can be seized.

Speed checks are also planned in locations most affected by nuisance vehicle activity to help deter dangerous and antisocial driving. Residents are encouraged to report nuisance vehicles to Kent Police, either online or through their local neighbourhood officer, as information from the community helps officers target patrols and enforcement activity effectively.

To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Drug use.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been minimal reports of drug-related issues in this ward. However, the local neighbourhood team will continue to monitor the situation and carry out patrols where appropriate. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns about drug use or suspicious activity, either through Kent Police’s online reporting system or directly to their local officer, as information from the community helps officers identify emerging issues and take action where necessary.
To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026