Otford and Shoreham

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

Ashleigh Wilson

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Burglary residential. Issued 03 February 2026	There has been one report of a residential burglary in this area in the last three months. Local officers attend all residential burglaries so they can carry out early enquiries, look for potential suspects, and provide tailored crime‑prevention advice. Where appropriate, nearby residents are also alerted. We are working closely with our proactive Criminal Investigation Department to identify those responsible. Each incident is reviewed to check for any links to other similar offences in the local area. Actioned 30 March 2026
Theft - shoplifting. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers are working closely with local supermarkets and village shops across the district to help reduce shoplifting. This includes sharing crime‑prevention advice and supporting staff on how to report incidents quickly. Targeted patrols are taking place at key times and on days when reports are more likely to increase. Officers are also using CCTV where available to help identify suspects early and take appropriate action. Information about repeat offenders is shared across the district to support a joined‑up approach and help prevent further incidents. Actioned 30 March 2026
Vehicle crime. Issued 03 February 2026	The local officer has reviewed recent reports of vehicle crime and has directed district officers to patrol the affected areas at key times. This work is aimed at deterring offenders and helping to identify those involved. Officers are using information‑led tactics to help identify, locate and track vehicles linked to these offences. We remain committed to maintaining a visible police presence, gathering relevant information and taking proactive action to disrupt vehicle crime. The local officer will continue to monitor the situation and respond to reports of vehicle theft in this area and the surrounding locations. Actioned 30 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Burglary residential.

Issued 03 February 2026

There has been one report of a residential burglary in this area in the last three months.

Local officers attend all residential burglaries so they can carry out early enquiries, look for potential suspects, and provide tailored crime‑prevention advice. Where appropriate, nearby residents are also alerted.

We are working closely with our proactive Criminal Investigation Department to identify those responsible. Each incident is reviewed to check for any links to other similar offences in the local area.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers are working closely with local supermarkets and village shops across the district to help reduce shoplifting. This includes sharing crime‑prevention advice and supporting staff on how to report incidents quickly.

Targeted patrols are taking place at key times and on days when reports are more likely to increase. Officers are also using CCTV where available to help identify suspects early and take appropriate action.

Information about repeat offenders is shared across the district to support a joined‑up approach and help prevent further incidents.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 03 February 2026

The local officer has reviewed recent reports of vehicle crime and has directed district officers to patrol the affected areas at key times. This work is aimed at deterring offenders and helping to identify those involved.

Officers are using information‑led tactics to help identify, locate and track vehicles linked to these offences.

We remain committed to maintaining a visible police presence, gathering relevant information and taking proactive action to disrupt vehicle crime. The local officer will continue to monitor the situation and respond to reports of vehicle theft in this area and the surrounding locations.

Actioned 30 March 2026

What members in Otford and Shoreham are saying are the issues in the area:

Agree or not? Have your say now, click here to do the survey