Hextable

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

Hextable Local Policing Team

Steven Shipley (Kent Police, Police constable, Swanley Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Steven Shipley

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Nuisance antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 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 20 July 2026

Drugs.

Issued 20 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 20 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 20 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 20 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been 3 reports of antisocial behaviour in Hextable over the past 3 months, with no repeat locations or ongoing issues identified. Local officers will continue to carry out high-visibility patrols to provide reassurance and deter further incidents. Residents are encouraged to report any antisocial behaviour to Kent Police, as this helps officers identify emerging concerns and focus patrols where they are needed most. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 14 April 2026

There has been one report of vehicle crime in the area over the past 3 months. Following enquiries, officers identified links to a wider series of offences and successfully located the stolen vehicle at a suspected vehicle dismantling site. Investigations into vehicle crime continue, and officers will follow up all available lines of enquiry to identify those responsible. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 14 April 2026

Speed checks are planned throughout the summer in response to concerns about road safety and speeding in the area. These checks will help officers identify unsafe driving, provide advice where appropriate and take enforcement action when offences are detected. Road safety remains a priority, and officers will continue to carry out patrols and targeted enforcement activity to help keep local roads safe.

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

Actioned 02 July 2026

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

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