Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone

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

Patrick Mccurry

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Residential burglary. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Vehicle crime. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Road safety. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Farming equipment thefts. Issued 03 February 2026	Local officers are increasing engagement with farmers and agricultural landowners to provide crime‑prevention advice and distribute SelectaDNA marking kits. Any reported thefts will be shared with the local officer, who will work closely with the investigation team to explore all opportunities to identify those responsible. Actioned 30 March 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	The local officer has attended the area around Fordcombe Primary School to speak with parents collecting their children. This followed reports of speeding and vehicles stopping in no‑waiting zones. Officers provided light‑touch advice and guidance to help improve safety at school pick‑up times. Discussions are ongoing with the Road Safety team about arranging a visit to the area and the possible introduction of a Kids’ Court initiative. The local officer is also working with colleagues across the Neighbourhood Team to plan dedicated days of action for speed checks. Reports and calls from residents continue to be reviewed to identify the locations most affected by road‑safety concerns and ensure future activity is targeted where it is needed most. Actioned 30 March 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers are working closely with environmental agencies to tackle fly‑tipping and identify those responsible. In some cases, incidents are linked to rogue traders. Investigations focus on where they are operating, who they are targeting, and where waste has been dumped. If you see fly‑tipping taking place, please report it to the police so action can be taken. Actioned 30 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Residential burglary.

Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Road safety.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Farming equipment thefts.

Issued 03 February 2026

Local officers are increasing engagement with farmers and agricultural landowners to provide crime‑prevention advice and distribute SelectaDNA marking kits.

Any reported thefts will be shared with the local officer, who will work closely with the investigation team to explore all opportunities to identify those responsible.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

The local officer has attended the area around Fordcombe Primary School to speak with parents collecting their children. This followed reports of speeding and vehicles stopping in no‑waiting zones. Officers provided light‑touch advice and guidance to help improve safety at school pick‑up times.

Discussions are ongoing with the Road Safety team about arranging a visit to the area and the possible introduction of a Kids’ Court initiative.

The local officer is also working with colleagues across the Neighbourhood Team to plan dedicated days of action for speed checks. Reports and calls from residents continue to be reviewed to identify the locations most affected by road‑safety concerns and ensure future activity is targeted where it is needed most.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers are working closely with environmental agencies to tackle fly‑tipping and identify those responsible. In some cases, incidents are linked to rogue traders.

Investigations focus on where they are operating, who they are targeting, and where waste has been dumped.

If you see fly‑tipping taking place, please report it to the police so action can be taken.

Actioned 30 March 2026

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