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 Policing Team)

Steven Shipley

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

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 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

Nuisance antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to address antisocial behaviour across the ward through targeted patrols, community engagement and enforcement activity. Regular patrols are carried out in areas where concerns have been raised to deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to residents. Officers continue to monitor reports, engage with local communities and work with partner agencies to address issues at an early stage and prevent further incidents.

Although reports of antisocial behaviour have remained low during this reporting period, officers will continue to monitor the situation and review this priority to ensure it reflects the concerns of local residents. Through ongoing patrols, proactive problem-solving and community engagement, officers remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour and improving the quality of life for those living in the area. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents and concerns, as information from the community helps officers identify emerging issues and target resources where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drugs.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to address antisocial behaviour through targeted patrols, community engagement and enforcement activity. Regular patrols are carried out in areas where concerns have been raised to deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to residents. Although reports of antisocial behaviour have remained low during this reporting period, officers continue to monitor the situation closely and respond to any emerging issues. This priority will be reviewed to ensure it continues to reflect the concerns of the local community. Residents are encouraged to keep reporting incidents, as information from the public helps officers identify problems early, direct resources effectively and take action where necessary.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to address road safety concerns through targeted patrols and enforcement activity in response to concerns raised by residents. Several speed enforcement operations have been carried out, resulting in a number of drivers being stopped for road traffic offences. Officers will continue to conduct patrols and enforcement activity at locations identified through community concerns and local intelligence to improve road safety and reduce offending on local roads.

Further speed enforcement activity is planned, and residents are encouraged to report dangerous, antisocial or inconsiderate driving. Information provided by the community helps officers identify problem locations and direct patrols where they are needed most. Concerns relating to parking enforcement should generally be reported to the local authority unless a vehicle is causing a dangerous obstruction or presents an immediate risk to other road users. Through ongoing enforcement, community engagement and partnership working, officers continue to work to improve road safety and keep local roads safe for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026

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

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Police surgery - Hextable Next Door Cafe, Hextable
  • St Peter's Church, Hextable, College Road, BR8 7RH
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