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.

  • in an emergency, call 999

  • call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Local Policing Team

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

Steven Shipley

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Nuisance vehicles.

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

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

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

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Nuisance vehicles remain an issue across Swanley, and local officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in affected areas. Where drivers or riders are identified, officers may issue Section 59 warnings and take further enforcement action when appropriate. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning issued when a vehicle is used in an antisocial manner, and further offending can result in the vehicle being seized.

Speed checks are also planned in locations most affected by nuisance vehicle use to help deter dangerous and antisocial driving.

Residents are encouraged to report any nuisance vehicle activity to Kent Police, either online or through their local neighbourhood officer, as information from the community helps officers target patrols and enforcement activity effectively. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Drug offences.

Issued 14 April 2026

Police continue to patrol this ward regularly and make use of stop and search powers where there are lawful grounds to do so. During recent patrols, drugs have been found on several individuals and appropriate action has been taken in each case. Tackling drug-related activity remains a priority for the local neighbourhood team, and officers will continue to act on information provided by the public and take enforcement action where necessary.

Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or suspicious activity, as information from the community plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders and target patrols effectively. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Fly-tipping.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been no reports of fly-tipping in the area during the past three months. Officers will continue to monitor the situation and work with partner agencies where appropriate. Residents are encouraged to report any incidents of fly-tipping or suspicious activity, as early reporting helps identify offenders and protect the local environment. 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village are saying are the issues in the area:

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