Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
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.
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Local Policing Team

Steven Shipley
Police constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Vehicle crime. 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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
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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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
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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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
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Nuisance vehicles. Issued 20 July 2026 |
Officers continue to respond to reports of nuisance vehicles in Leechcroft Avenue and Beechenlea Lane through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Information provided by residents helps officers identify those responsible, gather intelligence and focus patrols in locations where concerns are greatest. Where offences are identified, officers use appropriate road traffic and antisocial behaviour powers to take positive action and reduce the impact on the community. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Nuisance antisocial behaviour. Issued 20 July 2026 |
Officers continue to monitor and respond to reports of antisocial behaviour within the area. While reported incidents have remained low during this reporting period, officers continue to carry out patrols where appropriate, providing reassurance to residents and maintaining a visible presence within the community. Ongoing engagement with residents and partner organisations helps officers identify any emerging concerns at an early stage and take action where necessary. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Road safety. Issued 20 July 2026 |
Officers continue to address road safety concerns in Swanley through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Several speed enforcement operations have recently been carried out in response to concerns raised by residents, resulting in a number of vehicles being stopped for road traffic offences. Officers will continue to carry out patrols and enforcement activity at locations identified through community concerns and local intelligence to improve road safety and reduce offending on local roads. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
What members in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village are saying are the issues in the area:
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